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.
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Morrison Community Unit District #6 schools will start one hour late on Friday, December 20, 2013, due to icy conditions.
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.
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.
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
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 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.
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.
On Saturday, November 9, 2013, Friends of the Parks will host Trivia for the Trail, a fundraiser, benefiting the Morrison-Rockwood Recreational Trail, from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. at Prairie Ridge Golf Course’s Oak Room, 903 W. Morris Street, Morrison, IL. Register today at friendsoftheparksmorrison@gmail.com to get a free answer.
The Editor misplaced her black, Panasonic Lumix digital camera during the week of Sunday, October 20, 2013. If you found it–and do not know to whom it belongs–kindly call 815-535-7005.
On Saturday, October 26, 2013, line up for the Morrison Chamber of Commerce Halloween Parade at Community State Bank, 220 E. Main Street, Morrison, at 1:00 p.m. If you wish to have your costume judged, be sure to be lined up by 1:15. The parade begins at 1:30 and will
Tonight is the 2nd Annual Morrison Chamber of Commerce Girls’ Night Out at Cross Creek Golf Course, 15523 Henry Road, Morrison, IL. From 5:00 to 8:00 p.m. experience special shopping deals, great samples, delicious food, and adult beverages. Admission is $5, which includes food and a chance to win numerous
On Tuesday, October 15, 2013, the City of Morrison Council Meeting will convene at 7:00 p.m. in the Odell Library Community Room, 307 S. Madison Street, Morrison, IL.
As of Monday, October 7, 2013, all City of Morrison, IL, residents who live north of U. S. Route 30 are advised to boil all water used for cooking and drinking for at least five minutes. This Boil Order is given as a precaution only. There is no evidence the