Politics is Spoiling the Olympics

Michael Reagan, the son of President Ronald Reagan, is an author, speaker, and President of the Reagan Legacy Foundation.  Send comments to reagan@caglecartoons.com. I don’t know how long I’ll be able to take the Tokyo Olympics.  The Games are barely underway, but I’m already turned off by the annoying political

Thecity1.com Went Live at Five July 29

After months of research and attempted repairs, thecity1.com‘s new, WordPress content management system went live at five, the evening of Thursday, July 29, 2021.  The Editor and Rob Fulton (Morrison Computer Repair, LLC) have begun to set things in place.  On Friday,  July 30, four Opinions/Editorials and six political cartoons

The Department of Fun Brought It!

Posing in the Chamber of Commerce photo booth, Dana Verdick symbolizes the carefree spirit of the family-friendly, Morrison Main Street Block Party, held on Sunday, July 25, 2021, from 4:00 to 8:00 p.m.  The “Department of Fun” volunteers–Amanda Cook, Carrie Melton, LeAnn Schaefer, Todd Schlegel, Nick Volkmann, and Dr. Bradley

Because Nice Matters Award for Joe Gensini Excavating

Morrison Chamber of Commerce, 221 W. Main Street, Morrison, IL, presented the workers of Joe Gensini Excavating, Hennepin, IL, with a Because Nice Matters award.  The tribute occurred on Wednesday, July 21, 2021, at 12:30 p.m., in the Robert A. Millikan Pocket Park abutting the Chamber office. The award was presented

July 2 Morrison Police Report

The following Arrests were made and Citations issued since Friday, July 2, 2021. Arrests:  On Wednesday, July 14, 2021, at approximately 8:54 a.m., Morrison Police conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle driven by Vasilica F. Benner, age 31 of Maple Park, IL, in the 400 block of E.Lincolnway, for moving and

Dropbox Reinstalled July 21

On Wednesday, July 21, 2021, the United States Post Office dropbox was reinstalled on the west side of the building, at 226 W. Main Street.  Drivers will approach from S. Orange Street as before.  However, the important distinction is that the road they drive upon is newly paved, without potholes

July 8 First Presbyterian Free Community Meal

First Presbyterian Church, 100 E. Lincolnway, Morrison, IL, offers a free, community, drive-up meal, from 4:30 to 6:00 p.m., (or until food runs out) on Thursday, July 8, 2021.  Drive up to 300 N. Genesee Street; please stay in your vehicle. The meal will feature Pulled Pork Sandwiches and sides.

My Dad Taught Me How

Tom Purcell is an author and humor columnist for the Pittsburgh Tribune-Review.  Email him at Tom@TomPurcell.com. [Do you] need to learn how to unclog a shower drain, jump-start a car, shave your face without bleeding to death, or successfully address dozens of other practical, adult, daily activities?  “Rob Kenney offers

Alumni Football USA Pre-Game

Amanda Cook and Andrea Allen are two of the coaches of Morrison High School cheerleaders.  On Saturday afternoon, July 17, 2013, Cook was coaching adults in a parking lot at Hilltop Lanes, 629 E. Lincolnway Road, Morrison, IL.  Traditional songs “Loyalty” and “Hey!” helped with the timing.  Left-to-right are Heather

Community Garden’s 4th Season

If you stop by the Community Garden in French Creek Park in Morrison, IL, you will find that this busy park has people coming and going at all times of the day.  Many of them are gardeners pulling weeds or watering a vegetable or flower. The garden started as an