The Morrison Fire Department celebrated its 150th birthday on Saturday, June 6, with events that included a car show at the Whiteside County Fairgrounds, a parade, a block party, and a ceremony honoring the department's current and retired firefighters.

The city of Morrison is informing residents, businesses, and other stakeholders that Morrison City Hall will be closed intermittently through July to accommodate staff training and the implementation of a new computer system.

As part of the fundraising efforts, On the Move will host a Bingo Bash fundraiser on Saturday, June 27, at the Morrison sports complex. Traditional Bingo will take place from 4 to 6 p.m., with Boogie Woogie Bingo beginning around 6:30 p.m.

Dailey Damhoff of Morrison has made the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater dean’s list for the 2026 spring semester.

A mobile unit will be offering free hearing and retinal screenings from 4 to 7 p.m. Thursday, June 25, at the Morrison Chamber’s Pop-Up Market on Main Street in downtown Morrison.

The Whiteside Forum will host Bucky Halker and his rescheduled presentation of “This Land is Your Land: The Folksongs of Woody Guthrie,” on Sunday, June 14, at the Odell Public Library in Morrison.

A Whiteside County judge ruled Wednesday that enough evidence exists for prosecutors to proceed with a meth trafficking case filed last month against a Morrison man

A car show, parade and Main Street block party are among the activities scheduled for June 6.

Here's a list of Whiteside County property transfers for May 25 to 29, 2026.

The free event will provide inspiration for those looking to grow their business or project.

On this episode of Talk Line, host Brandon Clark sits down with Mick Welding of Morrison Community Hospital for an update on the hospital’s latest expansion, physician training efforts, and recent community events, plus a broader look at healthcare in the region.

Here's a list of Whiteside County property transfers for May 18-22, 2026

Here's a schedule of Memorial Day observances taking place Monday in the Sauk Valley.

Let’s Feed Our Children, the free summer meal program that has grown into one of the most far-reaching child hunger programs in the area, begins its 2026 season on Wednesday, May 27, and runs weekly through Wednesday, Aug. 5.

Here's a list of Whiteside County property transfers for May 11-15, 2026.

This summer, WQPT PBS invites families to join its “Summer of Adventure” tour, featuring guest appearances at library story times and community events throughout the region.

A total of 1,076 American flags were placed Saturday at veterans’ gravesites in Morrison’s Grove Hill Cemetery.

A Morrison man was taken into custody on several meth charges Thursday after police officers, who were staking out his home, watched him retrieve a box containing 420 grams of meth from his front porch.

Whiteside County sheriff’s deputies were dispatched about 11:45 a.m. Saturday to a traffic crash involving a vehicle and a bicycle on U.S. 30 near Blue Goose Road, Whiteside County Sheriff John Booker said

Northwest Illinois Film Fest offered a mix of well-crafted short films April 29 at the Morrison Institute of Technology.

The menu will include pancakes, sausage, orange juice, milk and coffee for a donation to the fire department. Donations will be used to provide and maintain proper equipment and tools to perform the services the fire department provides to Morrison and surrounding areas.

Here's a list of Whiteside County property transfers for April 27 to May 1, 2026.

Full Throttle Monster Trucks will be at the fair Thursday, Aug. 20, and the famous Bigfoot truck will be on the track.

Resthave Care and Rehabilitation in Morrison has recently received several generous donations.

Ebenezer Reformed Church in Morrison will host a presentation titled “Rise Up Again” on Tuesday, May 12, following the church’s mother-daughter dinner.

A Morrison home was destroyed by a fire early Saturday morning.

Lucille Oetting plans to attend St. Louis University and continue her athletic and academic career in softball and physical therapy.

Loved by gospel music fans around the world, The Perrys have earned many accolades over their 53-year career.

Here's a list of Whiteside County property transfers for April 20-24, 2026.

During a recent Leaders to Washington trip, members advocated for legislator support to improve infrastructure along the Mississippi River, particularly the aging lock and dam system.

Morrison’s municipal water tower will be temporarily taken out of service beginning May 1 to allow for scheduled interior tank maintenance.

MEIER: We hear the term "hacked" often, in the context of credit cards, bank accounts, and social media accounts.

The Children’s Art Preservation Association has announced the decision to pause Morrison’s annual Paint the Town event in 2026 as part of a broader effort to refresh its organizational mission and strengthen its volunteer and sponsorship base.

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.