A Rock Falls company has filed a lawsuit alleging one of its owners systematically looted the business of more than $4 million through personal credit card charges, unauthorized cash withdrawals, and transfers to his own companies — all while concealing the scheme from co-owners.

After leasing the property for five years, the owner of a Morrison day care has purchased the building and the 5 acres of property on which it sits.

On this episode of Talk Line, host Brandon Clark sits down with Tony Vanderleest of the Morrison Fire Department and Brad Yaklich with the Morrison Department of Fun to discuss several events in Morrison this spring, including a car show, parade, block party and more. 

A residential garage fire on Sterling’s First Avenue was brought under control Monday after firefighters from multiple departments responded to the blaze and prevented it from spreading to neighboring structures.

Here's a list of Whiteside County property transfers for April 13-17, 2026.

The Whiteside Forum will host Jessica Tosh on Sunday, April 26, to address the topic of homelessness. Tosh serves as a corps officer at the Salvation Army Sterling-Rock Falls Corps Community Center.

The Northwest Illinois Film Office is proud to announce the return of its signature event, the sixth annual Northwest Illinois Film Festival: Shorts‑A‑Palooza 2026.

Here's a list of Whiteside County property transfers for April 6-10, 2026.

Morrison Lions Area Recycle Day will be Saturday, April 18, at the Whiteside County Fairgrounds in Morrison.

Morrison Community Hospital has announced that Dr. David Powers joined the hospital April 1.

Augustana College announced more than 1,200 students were named to the dean’s list for the 2025-2026 fall semester.

Morrison Junior High School has announced its third-quarter straight A, high honor and honor rolls.

An informational meeting, “Property Tax 101”, will be offered April 14 to show Whiteside County residents how the Illinois tax cycle works from start to finish.

The grant program is designed to support and elevate small, women-owned businesses across the Sauk Valley by providing resources, visibility and meaningful connections.

What some call junk, Melissa Hull calls possibility. Inside her downtown Morrison studio, discarded items become art, and the creative itch in others is inspired.

From sandwich sales to scholarships, Morrison High School’s Key Club is showing how student volunteers are shaping leadership, community and opportunity.

Sandburg, with campuses in Galesburg and Carthage, has released the names of students who qualified for the dean’s list for the 2025 fall semester.

Here's a list of Whiteside County property transfers for March 30 to April 3, 2026.

What brings joy to people? Whether it’s cozying up with a new story, learning a new skill, gathering with community or something else, the public can find joy at the Odell Public Library in Morrison.

Morrison City Hall will be closed intermittently through July 2026 to accommodate staff training and the implementation of a new computer system, according to a city news release.

Here's a list of Whiteside County property transfers for March 23-27, 2026.

On this episode of Talk Line, host Brandon Clark sits down with Mick Welding to discuss the latest construction updates at Morrison Community Hospital, the addition of two new surgeons, and what it all means for local healthcare moving forward.

Provided that at least 10 students register and pay for the course by the Friday, April 17, registration deadline, the program will run from Monday, June 1, through Thursday, June 25, and will be priced at $315.

Here is a list of Easter egg hunts taking place in the Sauk Valley from now until Easter weekend.

Here's a list of Whiteside County property transfers for March 16-20, 2026.

Rap and rock. Country and blues. Hip-hop and pop. Folk and fun. Many ingredients make up the musical gumbo that five guys – including those from Morrison and Fulton – are mixing together, and they’ll be in concert this summer in Sterling, Savanna and Cordova.

Woodlawn Arts Academy is proud to exhibit artwork from talented students and staff from all over the Sauk Valley area and is pleased to announce the winners of the 2026 student-teacher art exhibit.

Four people were injured – including a 16-year-old driver who was flown to a Rockford hospital – as the result of a two-vehicle collision late Wednesday morning in Lee County.

Here's a list of Whiteside County property transfers for March 9-13, 2026.

Several schools throughout the Sauk Valley on Sunday announced weather-related cancellations and remote-learning plans for Monday.

Join Black Hawk College to celebrate seven new members of the BHC Alumni Hall of Fame on Thursday, April 2, at the Black & Gold Celebration.

Dailey Damhoff from Morrison, who is studying Legal Studies at the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater, is a dancer in “DanceScapes ’26”.

“The Lamb Has Overcome!” will be presented in three services, Friday and Sunday evenings, March 27 and 29 at 7 p.m. and a Saturday, March 28, matinee at 3 p.m.

Bob Smith of Morrison has joined Sauk Valley Bank as a VP commercial and agriculture lender.

Here's a list of Whiteside County property transfers for March 2-6, 2026.

All of the volunteers at the Morrison Charitable Food Pantry want to send out a big, heartfelt thank you for your support in 2025.

Here's a list of Whiteside County property transfers for Feb. 23-27, 2026.

The Whiteside Forum will host Bucky Halker and his presentation of “This Land is Your Land: The Folksongs of Woody Guthrie” on Sunday, March 22, in Morrison.

The Scotts Miracle-Gro office in Morrison is sporting a fresh new look thanks to a unique collaboration with the Digital Media Arts students at the Whiteside Area Career Center.

Morrison Lions Club members are taking orders for roses to be delivered on Good Friday, April 3.

"Agriculture education is big." That was not the theme but it was the message Friday at the fourth Cultivating Connections in Agriculture, which celebrates agriculture education and FFA in the Sauk Valley and the larger northern Illinois region.

MercyOne Clinton Foundation is accepting health care scholarship applications for the 2026-2027 academic year. The foundation offers scholarships ranging from $250 to $1,500 to people interested in pursuing a career in health care.

Trent Ford currently is the state’s spokesman on climate sciences. He is an expert in climate and drought monitoring, research and data collection. He will make a presentation at 6 p.m. Monday, March 16, at the Windmill Cultural Center, 111 10th Ave., Fulton.

A year after opening, Morrison High School’s greenhouse is growing more than plants — it’s also growing their connections to food, as well as leadership and research.

Here's a list of Whiteside County property transfers for Feb. 16-20, 2026.

OPINION: In late 2025, Amazon agreed to pay $1.5 billion to Amazon subscribers in a settlement with the Federal Trade Commission.

All are welcome to the lunches, hosted at noon Wednesdays through March 25. Each lunch will begin with a short worship service followed by a light lunch.

The free program will take place in the Community Room at Odell Public Library from 6:30-7:30 p.m.

From breezy afternoon games to tournament wins and travel-ready paddles, more people are embracing the growing sport of pickleball – whose quick learning curve and social energy keep drawing more players to the net. There are many places to play throughout northwest Illinois.

Here is a list of Whiteside County property transfers for Feb. 9-13, 2026.