Thecity1.com is Closed June 10 and 11

The office of thecity1.com will be closed Tuesday, June 10, and Wednesday, June 11, 2014.  Kindly submit press releases by sliding a copy under the office door.  Emails will be addressed offsite or contact the Editor at 815-772-3144.

June 3 United Way FREE Lunches Begin

The United Way of Whiteside County begins  its “Let’s Feed Our Children” FREE summer lunch program Tuesday, June 3, 2014, for all Morrison, IL, kids, serving from 11:30 a.m. until 12:30 p.m., at the Crave Building, on the southwest corner of W. Market and Base Streets.  Lunches will be served

Thecity1.com is Closed Today

The office of thecity1.com will be closed Friday, May 9, 2014.  Kindly leave press releases under the door or leave a phone message at 815-772-8718.

Thecity1.com Will Be Closed May 2

The office of thecity1.com will be closed on Friday, May 2, 2014.  Leave press releases on the memo board outside the office or slip them under the door.  Kindly leave a voice message at 815-772-8718 for retrieval later that day.  Those wishing to purchase Alumni Football tickets should call on

Brownie Sale to Aid Local Animals

On Saturday, April 26, 2014, from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., Brownie Troops 1372 and 1395 will have a garage and bake sale at 307 S. Base Street, Morrison, IL.  All proceeds go to help local animals.  This “Take Action Project” will finish their Girl Scout Journeys.  

3:00 p.m. Cross Walk

The traditional Cross Walk on Good Friday, April 18, 2014, will begin at 3:00 p.m., instead of noon, to allow school children to attend. Participants will begin at the entrance to Resthave Retirement & Nursing Home, 408 Maple Avenue, Morrison, IL.

Egg Hunt at Pleasant View April 16

The Annual Pleasant View Nursing & Rehabilitation Easter Egg Hunt will be held at 500 N. Jackson Street, Morrison, IL, on Wednesday, April 16, 2014, at 4:00 p.m., for children age ten and under.  Bring a container and means of taking photos with the Easter Bunny..

Stop at McDonald’s from 4:00 to 7:00 p.m.

Today, April 7, 2014, from 4:00 to 7:00 p.m., McDonald’s restaurant, 606 E. Lincolnway, Morrison, IL, will hold a community “Family Fun Night” event and share 20% of the sales during this time period.  The public can participate in the Morrison High School Wresting fundraiser, while enjoying a snack, beverage,

Family Request for Mike Green’s Visitation

This request is from Karla Green:  “For those of you planning on coming to Mike’s visitation, please wear your Morrison or Cubs apparel to commemorate Mike.”  The visitation is Friday, April 4, 2014, from 4:00 to 7:00 p.m., at the Morrison Chapel, Bosma-Renkes Funeral Home, 402 E. Lincolnway, Morrison, IL.

Learn About Windsor Manor-Assisted Living

Tonight, Thursday, March 20, 2014, there will be two informational meetings held at Odell Public Library, 307 S. Madison Street, Morrison, IL, to explain the soon-to-open Windsor Manor-Assisted Living facility.  Choose to attend at 4:30 or 6:30 p.m.  Call 815-772-4031 to reserve a time.  The facility will open in July

Thecity1.com is Back

After a week without access to thecity1.com, the site has been repaired.  We also upgraded to a new version of our content management system.  Thanks ever so much to those who sympathized and contacted us during the days of inactivity.  It is such a pleasure to “work” for you again.