“Wax Museum” Characters Will Come Alive

You won’t have to travel to major cities around the world to experience Madame Tussauds Wax Museum figures.  This fascinating experience can be found during Morrison’s Heritage Museum Grand Opening, Sunday, April 27, 2014.  In addition, a dozen wax figures will speak to you on command! Fourth grade interpreters from

Sheriff’s Report of March 31

Charges below are accusations, and all defendants are presumed innocent until proven guilty.3/31/14  at 8:44 a.m.  Klinton R. Hodge, 25, of Prophetstown, IL was arrested at Prophet Road and Lenore Street, Rock Falls, IL, for Aggravated DUI – Drugs, Aggravated Battery to Peace Officer, Reckless Driving, Obstructing Justice, Resisting Arrest,

Calendar and Games are Restored

After a recent upgrade to a new version of our content management system and a switch to a new host server, some components of thecity1.com were lost by the cyberspace wayside.  The Community Calendar has been repopulated for April 2014.  The full offering of Games are back.   

Cross Walk at 3:00 p.m.

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 gather at the entrance to Resthave Retirement & Nursing Home, 408 Maple Avenue, Morrison, IL.  Due to the construction at the site, people are

Free Coffee and Easter Eggs at McDonald’s Now

Inside McDonald’s, 606 E. Lincolnway, Morrison, IL, children can seek plastic Easter eggs.  Each contains a note to redeem a treat.  The egg hunt is ongoing every day through Easter Sunday, April 20, 2014. Adults will be treated to a small coffee each day until Tuesday, April 15. The local

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,

Easter Egg Hunt at Pleasant View

The Annual Pleasant View Nursing & Rehabilitation Easter Egg Hunt will be held at 500 N. Jackson Street, Morrison, IL, on Wednesday, April 16, 2014.  The fun begins at 4:00 p.m.  Children age ten and under are invited. Different age groups will have separate “fields” to search, with eggs and

Hospice Memorial Service May 13

On Tuesday, May 13, 2014, Hospice of the Rock River Valley will hold its annual Memorial Service, honoring loved ones who died during the past year.  The service will begin at 6:00 p.m. at New Life Lutheran Church, 702 W. Lynn Boulevard, Sterling, IL. 

Constance L. Schubert (1952 – 2014)

Constance “Connie” L. Schubert, 61, of Morrison, IL, died Monday, April 7, 2014, at Morrison Community Hospital, Morrison. Connie was born July 16, 1952, in Savanna, IL, to Russell and Mae (Friske) Nelson. She was a 1970 graduate of Chadwick High School in Chadwick, IL. Connie married Duane Schubert on

Table Tennis Tournament

Southside School, 100 Academic Drive, Morrison, IL, hosts the final Morrison Table Tennis League play.  Morrison Table Tennis League will celebrate its 25 year anniversary with a double elimination tournament on Monday, April, 11, 2014.  Play runs from 7:00 to 8:30 p.m.

MCH Book and Gift Fair April 11

The Morrison Community Hospital Auxiliary hosts the spring Book and Gift Fair on Friday, April 11, 2014,  The event will be in the hospital lobby at 303 N. Jackson Street, Morrison, IL, from 7:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. 

Kiwanis Easter Egg Hunt

The Annual Kiwanis Easter Egg Hunt will be held at Kiwanis Park, 700 block of N. Genesee Street, Morrison, IL, on Saturday, April 19, 2014.  A firetruck will deliver the Easter Bunny to the park at 9:45 a.m.  There will be a brief opportunity to capture a photo before egg-gathering

Eagle No Match for Crows

Joe Bielema called with news of two American bald eagles sitting in a tree, at the southeast corner of E. Wall (IL Route 78) and S. Madison Streets, Morrison, IL, on Sunday morning, April 6, 2014.    Neighbors on Wall Street were watching, too.  It is unusual to see eagles

Grove Hill Cemetery Clean-Up

From Monday, April 7, to April Friday, April 11, 2014, the Grove Hill Cemetery maintenance staff will be removing and disposing of gravesite decorations as part of the annual clean-up program at Grove Hill Cemetery. Individuals who wish to save decorations are asked to remove them no later than Sunday,

P.E.O. Chapter FL March News

P.E.O. Chapter FL held a meeting and program at Morrison United Methodist Church, 200 W. Lincolnway, Morrison, IL, on Tuesday, March 4, 2014.  Chapter members Marge Schleuning and Arlene Benedict served as co-hostesses.