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
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
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
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.,
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
Fans of the late painter Bob Ross have an opportunity to purchase the 2023 Paint the Town T-shirt that honored him last year. There are multiple sizes on sale for $5, at The Loft on Main, 112 E. Main Street, Morrison, IL. Stop in on Saturday, September 14, 2024,
Resthave Care & Rehabilitation invites the community to its annual Resthave Family Fun Day on Sunday, September 29, 2024. The joyful event takes place at 408 Maple Avenue, in Morrison, IL. There will be a varied collection of entertaining events, food and snacks, competitions, skin painting, a tractor and
Fulton Historical Society announces its first Fall program in 2024–“Murders in Fulton’s History.” Continuing in a series of local research projects, which have included histories of gas stations, taverns and bars, physicians, and steamboats, this topic features more on human behaviors. Barbara Mask and Harvey Geerts, members of Fulton
First Presbyterian Church, 100 E. Lincolnway, Morrison, IL, will host their free, Community Drive-Up Meal, on Thursday, September 12, 2024, starting at 5:00 p.m. (continuing until food runs out.) The meal features Baked Potatoes with Sloppy Joe meat and broccoli to top them. Bread Lady frosted brownies add to
Using nature as both muse and medium, rising artist and ecologist Adriana McBride utilizes her ecology background to sustainably hand-source the natural pigments used in her artwork. In her latest exhibition, she captivates art enthusiasts with her dual collections, “West Coast Art Tour” and “Quad Cities.” They are currently
Wednesday, September 11, 2024, is the 23rd Anniversary of horrific terrorist attacks against the United States of America. By a joint resolution approved December 18, 2001, Public Law 107-89 designated September 11 of each year as “Patriot Day.” The law directs that flags be lowered to half-staff for the
The National Society Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) urges Americans to reflect on the United States Constitution, during this month’s annual observance in honor of this foundational document of National governance. “There are two documents of paramount importance to American history: the Declaration of Independence, which forged our
Spangler’s Landscaping and Garden Center welcomed the public to celebrate their Chamber of Commerce Ribbon Cutting ceremony, on the morning of Saturday, September 7, 2024. This longstanding, full-service, family business began in 1971, at 12450 Lincoln Road, Morrison, IL, owned and operated by Linda and Lanny Spangler. They are
“Birding,” as it is known today has become a popular hobby of many, both old and young. Brian “Fox” Ellis is Internationally renowned storyteller, author, and naturalist. He will portray Ornithologist Robert Ridgeway, focusing on the science and history of bird-watching and the Audubon Society. This presentation is hosted
On Tuesday, September 3, 2024, Steve Davis, Morrison Kiwanis President, presented a $200 check to Hillary Blevins on behalf of Morrison, IL, Girl Scouts. “Kiwanis club helps support many local organizations. We couldn’t do this without community support and Morrison High School Key Club students at our sandwich and