If you live in Marshall, Illinois, you probably have an opinion on what makes it the place you and your family choose to call home. Maybe you’ve lived here your whole life. Maybe your family has even lived here for generations. But even if this is the only place you’ve … Read More
Every year we make our annual promises. We are going to do better this year, exercise more, lose weight; those are two of the big ones. Making more money is another. We all want to have more, do more for our family, enjoy a better life. We need to spend … Read More
We are just a few short weeks away from Christmas, holiday traditions, and the excitement is building. Â But here are a few other dates to keep in mind as we roll through December. December 21st will mark the Winter Solstice when we all accept that winter is fully upon us. … Read More
It’s that time of the year when all things turn to our holiday spirit. Christmas is so close we can almost taste the gingerbread. As always, Marshall is up for the challenge, and there are events to attend, great stores to shop at, and decorations to enjoy. Let’s explore … Read More
Can you smell the turkey roasting already? Most of us love the Thanksgiving feast and can’t wait for all the great events, side dishes, and desserts. But it’s much more than just a food coma waiting to happen, and it is much more than football games and feasts. Thanksgiving is … Read More
It’s that time of the year again, the season of joy, giving, and celebrating with family and friends. YES, we know that we just got past Halloween and what a time it was in downtown Marshall. The weather held, and the turnout was great. All had a good time, but … Read More
Every year, the excitement rises as the temperature falls, and the air is crisper, and the days grow shorter. The long shadows follow us down Archer Street as we finish our shopping or are closing up our stores and businesses to head home. At school, in Illinois, the younger kids … Read More
October skies are here in Marshall, and our first October holiday has arrived. Columbus Day! Illinois is one of many states that recognizes Columbus Day as a holiday, so that means… NO SCHOOL for the kiddies. Also, all federal offices and the post office will be observing the day, so … Read More
The Festival Was a Big Success – What Other Fall Activities are Shaking in Marshall, Illinois Next? We all enjoyed the annual Autumn Fest even more so than ever, having missed a year due to Covid. But now that the food trucks have pulled out, the bands have packed up, … Read More
This is the weekend that marks the end of summer for most of us. Labor Day weekend makes us think of summers past, that bit of excitement mixed with dread in our belly as we got ready to face the new school year. The weekend brings barbeques, picnics, and pool … Read More