General Primary Election Tuesday, March 15

Polls are open on Tuesday, March 15, 2016, for the General Primary Election from, 6:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. Your precinct name and number is shown on your Voter Registration card. You will vote at the same location for every election.

Daylight Saving Time Begins March 13

A welcome sign of Spring’s approach is Daylight Saving Time, which begins Sunday, March 13, 2016.  Reset all time pieces and appliances ahead one hour on Saturday evening, March 12, or on Sunday.  Don’t forget vehicle clocks and watches not currently worn.  Smartphones will adjust themselves while you sleep.

Gathering of Friends for Anna Stockham February 4

On Thursday, February 4, 2016, at 5:00 p.m., First Presbyterian Church, 100 E. Lincolnway and Genesee Street, Morrison, IL, will host a gathering for the community of friends of Anna Catherine Stockham.  It will be a time to give thanks for her life and friendship and to share memories.  All

School Lunch Menu Changes January 20 and 21

“Due to the steamer not working well at this time” Kitchen staff at Morrison High School have changed the lunch menu for Wednesday, January 20, 2016, to popcorn chicken, mashed potatoes, corn, fruit, and milk.  There will also be no chili dogs on Thursday, January 21, for the High School

Free Admission for Students

Farmers National Bank will host “Family Night Basketball” Thursday, January 14, 2016, at Morrison High School, 643 Genesee Avenue, Morrison, IL, when the Fillies take on the Lady Prophets.  All students–kindergarten through high school–will be admitted free of charge, compliments of Farmers National Bank.  Cheer on the ladies, and enjoy

Happy New Year to Our Viewers

On several levels, 2015 has been the most successful year of thecity1.com since its origin in 1998.  Our staff, advertisers, contributors, and world-wide viewers are responsible for this.  Your Editor has been deeply grateful for this collaboration each of the past 365 days.  She cannot wait to see what all

Lions Club’s Ham Sale Deadline

Place your order for a ham for Christmas by Tuesday, December 1, 2015, for delivery to you on Friday, December 18.  The hams are ready to eat, cooked, smoked and boneless.  Contact a Lions Club member or  Bob Smith at 772-2896, Flora Stralow at 772-4874, Jim Blakemore at 772-3744, or

City Hall Phone Problems

Editor’s note:  Chief of Police Brian Melton posted this information on Monday, November 23, 2015. “Morrison City Hall is experiencing phone line problems, and its service provider is advising of a noon target time for repairs. The regular, non-emergency Police line of 815-772-7659 seems to be working, when answered by

Daylight Saving Time Concludes

Daylight Saving Time comes to an end on Sunday, November 1, 2015, at 2:00 a.m.  Be sure to turn timepieces, clocks, and appliances back one hour, before you go to bed.  Adjust vehicle clocks, too.  Smart phones will self-adjust.

Happy “Back to the Future” Day

In the film “Back to the Future Part II” characters Marty McFly (Michael J. Fox) and Doc Brown (Christopher Lloyd) travel to October 21, 2015.  One of the film’s future events included the Chicago Cubs winning the World Series. 

September 18 Football Changes

On Thursday, September 17, 2015, Morrison High School Athletic Director Gregg Dolan announced these changes to the Friday, September 18, football games.  “Due to the impending weather tomorrow night Rockridge has requested a change in the start time for the Varsity football game. The agreed upon change will have the

Pick Up Harvest Hammer Shirt Friday, September 18

Harvest Hammer participants who have registered by Friday, September 18, 2015, are encouraged to pick-up their Rotary event t-shirt early.  Do this from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. at the Morrison High School cafeteria, 643 Genesee Avenue, Morrison, IL.  No new registrations will be taken.  Avoid the rush on race day,

Southside Elementary School Open House

Southside Elementary School, 100 Academic Drive, will host Open House on Thursday, September 17, 2015, from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m.  Parents/Guardians will have the opportunity to meet Principal Jennifer Oetting and the children’s teachers, visit classrooms, and sign up for volunteer opportunities.