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, the younger kids are doing … 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
It’s that time of year again. We are all gearing up for the most exciting weekend of the year here in Marshall, Illinois, the annual Marshall Autumn Fest. This is a true community event and is free to the public. This tradition is held the third full weekend of September … Read More
The summer is winding down, and school will be starting in Illinois before we know it. We are enjoying our last hot days at the town pool and the band concerts at the pavilion. School supplies and new clothes are being bought and organized. Trips to the Walmart or office … Read More
We are in the long, hot days of summer here in Marshall. It’s that time of year when we eat a little lighter and include the summer harvest from our backyard gardens and local produce markets on our dinner tables. The good rich soil of Illinois produces bountiful harvests in … Read More
Summer events and fun are all around us. We’re out and about, enjoying the town pool, our beautiful parks, and all that Marshall and the surrounding area have to offer. Long, hot July days are filled with great things to do from morning till night. Fishing, hiking, boating on the … Read More
Summer is here, and we all want to get out and have some fun. The kids are home from school, and in Marshall, Illinois, we plan to keep them busy with fun summer activities. The library, youth group, and even some of the churches have things for the kids. Our … Read More
The summer is here, school is out, and families are planning vacations. If you’re taking a family trip in the RV, make Marshall, Illinois, one of your stops, and come visit. In fact, there are so many great things to do and see in Illinois, so visit or plan a … Read More