The Loft on Main, 112 E. Main Street, Morrison, IL, will be closed on Saturday, September 21, 2024. On Sunday, September 22, doors open from 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Stop in for a complimentary Dilly Bar, provided by DQ Grill & Chill and The Loft on Main. Six […]
Paint the Town, in Morrison, IL, is a family festival for the visual arts. The 28th event returns at noon on Saturday, September 21, 2024, offering 1800 outlined squares and a few circles for painting. Since 1994, downtown Main Street has been transformed into an outdoor canvas of 5-foot […]
Editor’s note: Photos are from thecity1.com files. The weekend of Saturday, September 21-22, 2024, will be exciting in the Morrison, IL, community. More information is available on the website www.harvesthammer.org. Events commence at 643 Genesee Avenue, Morrison High School. Open registration begins at 7:00 a.m. Starting at 8:15 a.m., […]
After a successful 2024 summer season, Timber Lake Playhouse steps into a new era, with the departure of our long-time Executive Director Dan Danielowski. [He] has been instrumental to the organization’s growth for over a decade….We are deeply appreciative of his leadership and dedication to Timber Lake Playhouse. We […]
Fans of the late painter Bob Ross have an opportunity to purchase the 2023 Paint the Town T-shirt that honored him last year. There are multiple sizes on sale for $5, at The Loft on Main, 112 E. Main Street, Morrison, IL. Stop in on Saturday, September 14, 2024, […]
If you attended the opening Mustang Varsity Football game, Friday, August 30, 2024, you witnessed a new Marching Mustangs Color Guard. This activity is being reactivated after more than ten years. Hillary Blevins and Ruth Christin are adult co-sponsors, who teach technical skills and choreography with flags. Current Guardians […]
Resthave Care & Rehabilitation invites the community to its annual Resthave Family Fun Day on Sunday, September 29, 2024. The joyful event takes place at 408 Maple Avenue, in Morrison, IL. There will be a varied collection of entertaining events, food and snacks, competitions, skin painting, a tractor and […]
Fulton Historical Society announces its first Fall program in 2024–“Murders in Fulton’s History.” Continuing in a series of local research projects, which have included histories of gas stations, taverns and bars, physicians, and steamboats, this topic features more on human behaviors. Barbara Mask and Harvey Geerts, members of Fulton […]
First Presbyterian Church, 100 E. Lincolnway, Morrison, IL, will host their free, Community Drive-Up Meal, on Thursday, September 12, 2024, starting at 5:00 p.m. (continuing until food runs out.) The meal features Baked Potatoes with Sloppy Joe meat and broccoli to top them. Bread Lady frosted brownies add to […]
Using nature as both muse and medium, rising artist and ecologist Adriana McBride utilizes her ecology background to sustainably hand-source the natural pigments used in her artwork. In her latest exhibition, she captivates art enthusiasts with her dual collections, “West Coast Art Tour” and “Quad Cities.” They are currently […]
Teen voter registration surges after Illinois’ pre-registration law took effect Marking National Teen Voter Registration Day, Illinois Secretary of State Alexi Giannoulias reported. He stated that nearly 50,000 16- and 17-year-olds have taken advantage of a new law that enables them to pre-register to vote before turning 18. National […]
On Thursday, September 12, 2024, Congressman Eric Sorensen announced that two National Police Organizations, the National Fraternal Order of Police and the National Association of Police Organizations, endorsed his bipartisan “Stop Fentanyl at the Border Act,” which he introduced earlier this year. This legislation will provide U. S. Customs […]
Morrison Schools Foundation President Jackie Damhoff is excited to announce “the return of one of our most successful fundraising events–Adult Homecoming! This homecoming will take place on Saturday, October 5, 2024, at the Whiteside County Fairgrounds.” “The event will include dancing, snacks, prizes, and special musical guest “Dirt Road […]
Michael D. Eastwood, Jr., age 26, of Chicago, IL, died on Friday, September 6, 2024, at Mount Sinai Hospital. Michael was born April 22, 1998 in Waukegan, IL, the son of Michael D., Sr. and Tammy (Lord) Eastwood. He enjoyed spending time with his family, especially his nieces and […]
The last summer concert by the Rock River Jazz Band will perform a “Thriller” evening on Saturday, September 14, 2024, at RB&W Park in Rock Falls, IL. The concert commences at 7:00 p.m., featuring a performance of Michael Jackson’s “Thriller” around 7:30. Individuals are invited to participate in our […]