As the days get shorter and the evenings get cooler, we start to feel that Halloween feeling. Spooky fun times are ahead, and sure, we are thinking about costumes and candy. But October is also a great time to visit one of Marshall, Illinois’s greatest assets – the Marshall Public … Read More
Our last blog told you all about the musical entertainment planned for our beloved Marshall Autumn Fest, but there is so much more to the biggest weekend of the year. The leaves are starting to change into the amazing Fall colors. Pumpkin… well, everything is happening, from coffee drinks to … Read More
So much happens in Autumn in the awesome little town of Marshall, Illinois. One of the year’s biggest events will happen mid-month, with lots of excitement and other fun events leading up to it and beyond. It’s a great time of the year to enjoy the great outdoors, and … Read More
As we head into Autumn, we watch things change: the weather, the start of the school year, the setting of the sun, earlier and earlier each night. Our kids are getting on school buses or walking to school, getting rides from parents and guardians sometimes as early as dawn and … Read More
We are still in the last of the late, dog days of Summer here in Marshall, but soon the kiddies will head back to school. Our Marshall students and teachers are gearing up and getting excited (or for some a little sad) for the new school year. Teachers are setting … Read More
The summer fun is still in full swing, even as we gear up for the new school year and its end. There are still lots of fun things to do in July and August here in Marshall during the summer. The town pool is still going strong. Our Friday nights … Read More
Marshall, Illinois, is THE place to be on Independence Day this year. If you want to celebrate America’s 250th birthday in a big way, get over to Marshall for the Red, White, & Blue Bash on July 4th. Marshall is going full tilt this year, with so much happening from … Read More
On Wednesday, June 17, 2026, Marshall was hit by a severe storm. The weather caused damage downtown, including a roof blown off a building. Street crews quickly came together to begin cleaning up the mess, which were the first signs of the care of our community. A video taken … Read More
As we rapidly approach the 250th birthday of our great nation, we are beginning to plan many ways to celebrate here in Marshall, Illinois. Before the big event, Marshall is getting ready for something we do every summer, the Marshall Farmer’s Market. The Marshall City band is tuning up … Read More
While it is very true that the three-day weekend of Memorial Day often means a cookout, barbecue, or a lazy day by the lake or at one of Marshall’s great parks, it is far more than that for many American families. There are over 1.4 million family members with an … Read More