LATEST MARSHALL ILLINOIS NEWS
Oh, Oh, Oh… Those Summer Nights!
As we roll into August, we feel the tremors of the end of the Summer here in Marshall, Illinois. Yes, it’s still hot, the town pool is still open, and we are still boating and swimming in the lakes of our beautiful parks, but we know Summer will soon be … Read More
Marshall, Illinois: Explore Our Rich History Along the National Road
If you have never been to Marshall, Illinois, and love history, perhaps taking a day trip or a weekend getaway to Marshall should be on your to-do list. Not only will you find the world’s largest gavel sitting outside our historic Courthouse – yes, we do hold the Guinness Book … Read More
Happy 4th of July – Spend it in Marshall, Illinois and Around Clark County
Where else would you rather be than in Marshall, Illinois, on the 4th of July? Nowhere, at least at night on the fourth, where the festivities will be at the Clark County Fairgrounds. The Marshall City Band will be tuning up and getting ready for an hour-long concert of patriotic … Read More
Why And How We Celebrate Juneteenth, a New National Holiday
Yes, Juneteenth (short for June 19) has only been a national holiday since President Biden signed the holiday into law last year when he signed the Juneteenth National Independence Day Act. It marks the first new federal holiday since Martin Luther King Jr. Day was added in 1983. This year, the … Read More
Weddings, Yard Sales, and the Strawberry Moon: June is Here in Marshall Illinois
The days are warmer and longer, the nights are more gentle, and we’re getting ready for the fun of the summer ahead. When we think of June, we think of events like graduations, family picnics, our final efforts of spring cleaning, and… weddings. It’s commonly known that June is considered … Read More
