Free Throw Competition Cancelled

Due to weather conditions, the Knights of Columbus have cancelled their Free Throw Competition at Morrison Junior High School.  It was to take place at noon on Sunday, January 26, 2014.

Correction: Schools to Start on Time

Morrison Community Unit District #6 schools will start AT THEIR REGULAR TIMES on Tuesday, January 21, 2014.  The notice regarding a late start was not intended for publication.   The Editor regrets the mistake and confusion it may have caused families.

70 MPH Limit Not in Force Without Signage

Blame it on recent heavy snowfalls and sub-zero temperatures.  Illinois Department of Transportation employees have been unable to install all of approximately 900 new 70 miles per hour speed limit signs, to meet their Friday, January 17, 2014, deadline.  Legislation went into effect–sort of–on Wednesday, January 1, allowing the increased

Garbage Collection Moved One Day

The City of Morrison announces a change in the refuse pick up schedule, which is due to the cold weather.  According to Moring Disposal, refuse collection has been delayed one day during the week of Monday, January 6, through Friday, January 10, 2014, for ALL routes.  Tuesday’s collection will be

No School Tuesday, January 7

Due to the extreme weather conditions, all Morrison Community School District #6 classes are cancelled for Tuesday, January 7, 2014.  All District activities are cancelled as well.

Send thecity1.com Your Winter Photos

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Jolly Old St. Nicholas is Back

There still is time to visit Santa and Mrs. Claus. They will be taking requests this Saturday, December 21, 2013, from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at the Santa House at 223 W. Main Street, downtown Morrison, IL.

But It Feels Like Minus 14!

At 5:00 p.m. Wednesday, December 11, 2013, the local temperature was 3 degrees.  A Wind Chill Advisory from the National Weather Service is in effect until Thursday, December 12.  Be safe–stay inside if possible tonight.  Cover all exposed skin to prevent frostbite. 

Be Alert to No Parking Areas During Christmas Walk

From 4:45 to 6:30 p.m. on Saturday, December 7, 2013, there will be no parking spots available on Downtown Main Street, Morrison, IL.  On this one day, adjust your Main Street shopping to either side of those times, to avoid the Christmas Parade.  Also, only the 40 parade entries will

Loan to Morrison: 19 Parking Spaces

Courtesy of Dr. David C. Jennings, there are now 19 available parking spaces in the municipal parking lot on E. Market Street.  One space is for handicap accessibility.  The City of Morrison  Public Services staff placed bags over Dr. Jennings’ signs, so the public would know they are available,  If

Thecity1.com Closed Until November 26

Thecity1.com office will be closed until Tuesday, November 26, 2013, so the Editor can attend to family in Arizona.  Press releases can be slipped under the door for attention when she returns.  Up-to-date obituaries will continue to be posted, as well as some press releases.

Office Closed November 13

Thecity1.com will be closed Wednesday, November 13, 2013.  However, press releases can be slid under the office door at 218 W. Main Street, Suite 100, Morrison, IL.  Kindly leave a message on the machine.