Federal Funding for Battery-Electric Ferry on Mississippi

  On Thursday, September 19, 2024, Congressman Eric Sorensen, U. S. Senate Majority Whip Dick Durbin, and U. S. Senator Tammy Duckworth announced $8 million in Federal funding for Rock Island County Metropolitan Mass Transit District (MetroLINK), through the U. S. Department of Transportation (DOT.)  This grant will be used

New Hours at DMV Facilities

  Illinois Secretary of State Alexi Giannoulias announced a change in DMV facility operating hours across the State next week, to align with higher customer demand in the morning.  By opening facilities earlier, the office aims to enhance service accessibility while reducing wait times. Beginning Monday, September 23, 2024, Illinois

Symphony Opens 71st Season on September 21

‘ Clinton Symphony Orchestra will open its 71st concert season at 7:30 p.m., Saturday, September 21, 2024, with a performance at Zion Lutheran Church, 439 Third Avenue South, in Clinton, IA.  Conductor and Music Director Brian Dollinger will begin his 18th year leading the orchestra. The concert is at Zion

Sorensen to Vote No on Proposed Legislation

  On Wednesday, September 18, 2024, Congressman Eric Sorensen released the following statement on his decision, to vote against the House GOP’s proposed legislation to fund the Government. “Congress has an important responsibility to keep the Government open for the American people,” said Sorensen.  “I just spent the last month

September 29 Whiteside Forum: Elections/Divisiveness

  The Whiteside Forum will kick off their 2024-2025 season, talking about the current hot button issue of “Elections and Political Divisiveness,” on Sunday, September 29, 2024.  This event will be held in the Community Room of the Odell Public Library, 307 S. Madison Street, Morrison, IL, starting at 2:00

Walk Your Wheels on Main Street

  City Administrator Brian Melton has a straightforward message for those who “ride” on downtown sidewalks.  “Stop doing that.” New, yellow sidewalk signage  indicates this. Downtown Main Street–stretching from Madison to Orange Street–is a certified Historic District.  It is also a Sidewalk Pedestrian Zone. An Ordinance prohibits sidewalk riding of

“Peace, Love, Paint” T-Shirt for Paint the Town

  “I have loved Paint the Town ever since I was a little girl!” This year’s event t-shirt Peace, Love, Paint is the creation of graphic artist and Morrison, IL, native, Gracen Harmon.  A 2020 graduate of Morrison High School, she is a recent graduate of Northern Illinois University, with

Harvest Hammer Guide to Parking September 21

  Academic Drive Access Notice for Harvest Hammer Parking. As in the past, on Saturday, September 21, 2024, you will be able to park at the South Side School playground and on Academic Drive.  However, due to road construction on IL Route 78, Hammer participants will have Limited Access to

Celebrating Constitution Week 2024 in Morrison

  Editor’s note:  One hundred copies of the U. S. Constitution were made in 1787, to be sent to the States and ratified by the people.  Eight copies are known to exist.  One was recently found and is up for auction on Saturday, September 28, 2024.  Click here to “read

Rare Copy of Constitution to be Auctioned

  Editor’s note:  One hundred copies of the Constitution were made in 1787, to be sent to the States and ratified by the people.  Eight copies are now known to exist.  One is up for auction on Saturday, September 28, 2024.  Reprinted from Associated Press  Journalist Jeffrey Collins; actual photo

Artist Demos and Crafts at The Loft September 22

  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

Sign Up for Paint the Town by September 20 to Save

  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

Register for September 21 Harvest Hammer

  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.,

September 22 Wrestlers’ Pancake Breakfast

  Multiple pleasant activities will take place on Sunday, September 22, 2024, on Main Street, Morrison, IL.  Begin your downtown day with breakfast by Coach Tom Drosopoulos and his High School Wrestlers.  The young men will host their Annual Pancakes & Paintings fundraiser, from 8:00 a.m. to noon.  The menu