Panther Boys’ Bats Stymied

The EP Panther boys hosted Princeton on another chilly afternoon Monday and some quiet bats led to a 5-2 loss to the Tigers.
Obituary-Harvey Ottens

Harvey Ottens, 94, of Morrison, IL, died Sunday, April 19, 2026, at Homestead of Morrison in Morrison, IL.
Hidden Gems of Northwest Illinois | Windmills, Bison & Small-Town Power

On this episode of Along the Rock, host Nathan Stahr welcomed Matthew Lenox of Visit Northwest Illinois for a wide-ranging conversation about regional tourism, community collaboration, and the unique identity of northwest Illinois.
Arellano Legislation to Lower State Fees and Keep Notary Services in Illinois Advances Out of Senate

State Senator Li Arellano Jr (R-Dixon) advanced Senate Bill 1573 out of the Senate, legislation that would lower the fee to become certified as an electronic notary in Illinois and thus encourage more notaries to operate within the state.
The Hooten Hallers to Bring High-Energy Blues Rock to Bishop Hill Creative Commons

Crossroads Cultural Connections is excited to present an electrifying night of live music with The Hooten Hallers on Sunday, April 26th at Bishop Hill Creative Commons.
Erie FFA Recognizes Members at Annual Awards Banquet (Photos)

The Erie FFA Chapter held their annual Awards & Recognition Banquet on Sunday, April 19th to recognize members and officers and their hard work from the year.
MMTA Performances of “Carol Burnett Revisited…. MMTA Vol. 1” This Weekend

Morrison Music Theatre Association (MMTA) will perform hilarious comedy sketches from “The Carol Burnett Show” on Friday, April 24th at 7 p.m. and Saturday, April 25th at 2 p.m. and 7 p.m. at Crossroads Community Church, 300 W. South Street, Morrison.
Pancake Breakfast at Erie Fire Station on Sunday

Erie Fire Protection District’s annual pancake breakfast will be held on Sunday, April 26th at the Erie Fire Station, 807 9th Avenue, from 7 a.m. – 1 p.m.
Whiteside County Household Hazardous Waste Collection on Saturday

Residents are invited to participate in a free Household Hazardous Waste Collection event on Saturday, April 25th from 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. at the Whiteside County Highway Department, 18819 Lincoln Rd., Morrison, IL.
Obituary-June E. Sharer
WALNUT – June E. Sharer, age 87, died Friday, April 17, 2026 at Allure of Walnut.