If you are lucky enough to live in or near Marshall, Illinois, you don’t have to travel far to see all the splendor of Fall. Gone are the hot and humid days of Summer and, just like that, now comes the cool, dry air, the soft, gentle breezes, and… the … Read More
It’s that time of year again, the third weekend in September, when Marshall, Illinois, pulls out all the stops for the Marshall Autumn Fest. This fantastic annual community event is always free to the public. Don’t miss one minute of the fun and excitement. Most events happen on the courthouse … Read More
Yes, it’s that time of year when everything turns into a pumpkin. While Marshall is gearing up for the big fall festival, Autumn Fest, which is only a month away, we will be preparing for our fall season favorites in the meantime. The excitement is mounting, and we will talk … Read More
As we roll into August, we feel the tremors of the end of the Summer nights 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 … Read More
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
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
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
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
The end of the school year is near, and soon our youth will be enjoying events and a long Illinois summer break. Prom was a big success, and now it’s time for awards, graduation, summer plans, and our High School seniors to prepare for college or a career. We’re excited … Read More
Did you know that May is Mental Health Awareness Month? America has been observing this since 1949, most likely due to the influx of soldiers returning from World War 2 who had been through the most terrible war in history. We now realize how much trauma affects people, and so … Read More