MMTA Cancels “A Christmas Carol” Production

Morrison Music Theater Association (MMTA) is disappointed to announce postponement of “A Christmas Carol,” produced as an on-air radio broadcast, set in the 1940s.  Productions had been set for Friday, December 4, and Saturday, December 5, 2020.  Eric Phend stated, “We’ll do it again!” Current COVID-19 health restrictions prohibit use

Bernie Baar (1929 – 2020)

Bernie Baar, 91, of Fenton, IL, died peacefully at his home on Friday, December 4, 2020, surrounded by his family. Bernie was born February 24, 1929, in Morrison, IL, to John and Jennie (Brontsema) Baar.  He was educated at Bunker Hill rural school and then Morrison High School.  He served

Main Street Christmas Past and Present

This nostalgic photograph of E. Main Street, Morrison, IL, was taken in December, but the date written on the back is incorrect: 1967.  The view focuses on the South side of the street.  It was taken from the northeast corner of Main and Cherry Streets, where the dental office of

Under Bustos’s Pressure, Trump Extends National Guard Virus Response

On Thursday, December 3, 2020, Congresswoman Cheri Bustos issued the following statement.  It was given after President Trump announced he will extend National Guard activations, for COVID-19 response efforts, through March 31, 2021.  Current activations were set to expire at the end of the year.  Without an extension, States would

Morrison Lions 2020 Christmas Ham Sale

Morrison, Illinois Lions Club members are taking orders for the annual Holiday Ham Sale. Sizes cannot be guaranteed but will be as close as possible for your needs. Small hams range in size from 6 to 10 pounds and large hams will range from 11 to 20 pounds. The hams

Will You Donate to Build a Bark Park?

If you love the City of Morrison, IL, or dogs, or donating to a good cause, this request is for you.  “On The Move with Parks and Recreation” Committee of Morrison has partnered with Morrison Lions Foundation. to receive funds on behalf of “On The Move”   donations towards construction of a

Did You Lose Your Church Keys on November 30?

Outside True Value Hardware, 104 S. Genesee Street, Morrison, IL, on Wednesday, December 2, 2020, a set of keys was found.  The key fob label reads “Church.”  Contact the store at 815-772-4810, or ask a sales representative at the front counter.

Medicare for All is Too Expensive! Or Is It?

This essay was submitted by Arthur C. Donart, Ph. D.  It is fourth in a series. Political opponents of Medicare for All (M4A) will tell you that it is a nice concept, but unachievable, because it would be too expensive and explode the Nation’s debt.  South Africa is a far

How Medicare for All Can Increase Your Pay

This essay was submitted by Arthur C. Donart, Ph. D.  It is third in a series. In a competitive market for goods and services, one has to be careful about increasing prices, because a slight increase may cost them customers.  Especially when money is tight, you pay attention and try

Employer Based Health Care vs Medicare for All

This essay was submitted by Arthur C. Donart, Ph. D.  It is second in a series. Originally I was all for my employer picking up some, if not all, of the cost of my health care insurance.  It made sense.  If my employer gave me a $1 an hour raise,

At Least Our Legislators Don’t Throw Animal Entrails

I like news.  I start my morning reading a newspaper.  Besides “reading” thecity1.com, I subscribe to one daily newspaper and one weekly, and I receive one weekly at no cost.  I regularly watch fact-telling news commentators on one channel.  Throughout the day, my phone alerts me to Yahoo news feeds. 

November 23 City Council Report

Assistant Editor Jerry Lindsey wrote this report. Tim Zollinger, Attorney for the City of Morrison, IL, opened the City Council meeting of Monday, November 23, 2020, with an update on filing a lawsuit against Mega Properties, to expedite the renovation of a 100 W. Main Street property.  Failure of the

It’s Beginning to Look a Lot Like Christmas

An early predictor of the holiday season in Morrison, IL, is the morning when Morrison Garden Club members and volunteers fill downtown planters.  They are found from the intersection of IL Route 78 and U. S. Highway 30, westerly along Main Street, to the Base Street side of City Hall, 200

December 5 Heritage Canyon Christmas Walk

On Saturday, December 5, 2020, at Heritage Canyon, 515 N. 4th Street, Fulton, IL, the Early American Crafters will host a Christmas Walk  from 2:00 to 6:00 p.m.  The theme is “Bring Joy and Cheer to Bad Year!” Visit in the daylight or during candle/lantern-lit times.  A flashlight or smartphone

November 29 Sheriff’s Office Report

These arrests are merely a charge, and he/she is presumed innocent until proven guilty. On 11-23-20 at 12:51 p.m., Whiteside County Deputies picked up Troy Stapleton, age 42 of Rock Falls, IL, on a valid Whiteside County Warrant for Larceny.  Troy was picked up at his residence in rural Rock