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Big Boy No. 4014, July 2026
Duke Ellington 40s Big Band
City Hall Closures are Extended
250 Years Upholding Our Independence
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Fitzgerald Pharmacy Moving and Opening Dates

"  Fitzgerald Pharmacy will transition to its new location at 100 W. Lincolnway (former Wells Fargo Bank), Morrison, IL, on Wednesday, July 22, 2026.  The location at 124 E. Main Street–below–will close early that day at 3:00 p.m. Opening Day is Thursday, July 23, at noon."

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DNA Identifies Teen Who Died in Revolutionary War

"  Editor’s note:   Journalist Ellen Wexler is a staff writer and Special Projects Editor, digital, for “Smithsonian” magazine.  She covers history, archaeology, arts and culture, literature, and film.  She published this fascinating report Friday, July 10, 2026. DNA cracked the code to reveal a nearly 250-year-old cold case.  John Pumphrey"

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July 4 NYC Sky Drama: Fireworks and Lightning

"  Seth Wenig, Photographer for Allied Press, captured this photo of New York City, NY, on Saturday, July 4, 2026, as the sky was doubly illuminated.  He took the snapshot across the Hudson River, from Bayonne, NJ."

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Civil War Program by Lonnie Rice July 26

"  On Sunday, July 26, 2026, Morrison Historical Society will host speaker Lonnie Rice at the City of Morrison Community Room, in Odell Public Library, 307 S. Madison Street, Morrison, IL.  He will illustrate involvement of Morrison soldiers during the Civil War.  There will be historical items on display. Doors"

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Big Boy No. 4014 Locomotive to Pass Through Illinois July 18

"  Editor’s note:  Big boy No. 4014 stopped in Morrison, IL, on Tuesday, July 30, 2019.  Local resident and Union Pacific Railroad Pilot-to-the-Engineer Patrick Moore was able to wave to his wife, Sharon, for a few minutes.  It was remarkable to see this impressive piece of railroad history up close! "

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Free Big Band Night Concerts July 11 and 25

"  The Rock River Jazz Band is bringing the Big Band Era back, for two live and free concerts, this month.  Both are from 7:00 to 8:30 p.m. Sunday, July 11:  “Big Band Night” Concert in the RB&W Park, Rock Falls, IL. Saturday, July 25:  “Big Band Night” Concert in Page"

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City Hall Closure Exended

"  The City of Morrison informs residents, businesses, and other stakeholders that City Hall will be closed, to accommodate staff training and the implementation of a new computer system, as follows. These updated closures are necessary, as the City completes the system conversion that will improve efficiency, enhance service delivery,"

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IDOT Shareholders Meeting July 21

"  Press release from City Administrator Brian Melton. Businesses, organizations, and entities may be impacted by proposed improvements to U. S. Route 30 through Morrison, IL.  This meeting is not necessarily a meeting for the general public, but a meeting to share information and obtain any feedback from identified business"

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2025-2026 Junior High 4th Quarter Honor Roll

"  The Morrison Junior High students who qualified for 4th Quarter Honor Roll status are listed, for the 2025-2026 school year. 6TH GRADE 6th GRADE STRAIGHT A’s (4.000):  PEYSON DIRKS, KENDALL DUNCAN, LEELA ENGELKENS, KELSEY EWOLDSEN, ABBRIELLA FREYMANN, ADDISON HOOK, COOPER HOUZENGA, GRACYN HUGGINS, DAWSON KUEHL, QUINNE LUCKEY, CORALINE RIDER,"

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Jefferson Read Declaration at Dixon Band Concert

"  Before the concert began, Dr. Tom Wadsworth portrayed Thomas Jefferson, as he read a “Declaration of Independence.”  It was first read to Colonists of July 4, 1776.  Wadsworth dramatically emphasized all King George’s agregious behaviors, punitive taxes, and deprivations against his citizens–at the same time denying them voter representation"

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Odell Film of Country’s Founding Father “A. Hamilton”

"  Editor’s note:  Harry S. Truman stated, “America was built on courage, on imagination, and on undefeatable determination.”  A historical “origin story” of the United States of America, “Hamilton” is in a musical class of its own. On Sunday, July 12, 2026, Odell Public Library will show the smash-hit musical,"

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Celebrating a Century of Service: Marvin Geerts’ 80-Year Legionnaire Milestone!

"What an absolutely incredible and historic day for our Post 328 ! They had the distinct honor of coming together to celebrate a true American hero, Legionnaire Marvin Geerts, marking two unbelievable milestones: his 100th Birthday and an astounding 80 years of continuous membership with the American Legion. Commander Zuidema"

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City Utility Billing Delayed (notice from City Administrator)

"City of Morrison Utility Billing Delayed On July 7, 2026, the City of Morrison will be transitioning to a new computer software platform with BS&A Software to support utility billing, payments, and customer information. Due to this upcoming transition, utility billing for July 1 will be delayed. Utility bills are"

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June City Council

"By Jerry Lindsey The Morrison City Council met in Regular Session on Monday, June 22, 2026, at 6:30 p.m. in the Morrison Community Room, 307 South Madison Street, Morrison, Illinois. The meeting was called to order by Kevin Bruckner Jr. at 6:30 p.m. City Clerk Mike Hemmer recorded the minutes."

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The City1.com Is Closed through Monday, June 29

"  The Editor will attend the National Society Daughters of the Revolution National Congress, as a Delegate, through Monday, June 29, 2026.  The office is closed.  You may leave a message on the answering machine, 815-772-8718, or slide a flyer under the office door."

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