It’s the perfect time of year for a warm bowl of chili! Stop by St. Joseph’s Church at 200 Broadway Street on Saturday, February 1st from 5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. and Sunday, February 2nd from 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. for their drive-thru Chili Dinner! You can mix and match from four choices: Traditional (with beans), Chili Mac (no beans), Chicken Chili, and Chuckwagon (steak, pork, and corn).
The cost for adults is $9.00 (two 12oz. servings), and $6.00 for children (one 16oz. serving). All meals include crackers, sliced bread or cornbread, and dessert.
“A Big Valentine’s Party” is set for Saturday, February 15th from 5:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. at the Marseilles Gene Thompson American Legion at 571 Rutland Street! Enjoy live music by Tom Edwards, dancing, and lots of food. Tickets are $10.00 per person.
The Marseilles Recreation Board Baseball/T-Ball sign-up are open! Sign up at https://forms.gle/cmo7t82FxWigkaYt7
Payments are accepted at Marseilles City Hall —cash, check, or credit card are accepted (during business hours). Forms and payment must be submitted by March 21st, 2025. In-person sign-ups, a parent meeting, and skills day details will be forthcoming.
They are also looking for coaches, assistant coaches, and floater volunteers to help make this season a success! If you’re interested in contributing to the enrichment and growth of our youth, please sign up here: https://forms.gle/pRvXgrr4DenBYAxo6
Practices will start in April. Visit their Facebook page for more details and updates at https://www.facebook.com/marseillesrecreationboard
Youth auditions for The Wizard of Oz are on Friday, February 7th from 5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. at Marseilles City Hall. You can sign up by texting 773-931-3775 to grab an audition spot. They are looking for kids ages 6–18 to join this great opportunity to meet new friends, have fun, and be part of an unforgettable experience.
If your child is more interested in working on props or backstage, text us so we can include them in the team!
Teens or adults with a love for theater who want to mentor —we’d love your help to make this summer’s production the best one yet! If you’re interested in volunteering, text us to get involved. The show date is tentatively scheduled for July 27th.
The Marseilles Elementary School is holding a Wellness Festival on Friday, February 14th from 1:00 p.m. - 2:30 p.m. This is a half-day for students and parents/guardians and students are welcome.
There will be a raffle to win a YMCA membership, a meal subscription service, or a gift basket!
The Marseilles Library is holding a food drive until February 28th. Items mostly needed are unexpired nonperishables including canned meat, canned fruits and vegetables, tomato sauce, paper plates, and paper towels. Cash donations are also welcome!
The City of Marseilles is now hiring a Pool Manager for the 2025 season. Please visit the City Hall to apply by March 3, 2025.
Responsibilities include hiring, training, and certifying lifeguards, food service license or being willing to get licensed, and leading a great team!
The Marseilles Methodist Church will hold its annual Ham Dinner on Saturday, April 5th from 3:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. Drive up and Delivery only. The cost is $10 for adults and kids eight and under $5.00.
Enjoy a delicious dinner of ham, cheesy potatoes, seasoned green beans, applesauce, and a roll.
Please join us at the Marseilles Community Center on the 1st and 3rd Tuesday of every month from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. for Senior Cards!
MTCO digiMAX TV customers!
Kick back and enjoy a FREE Preview weekend on all SHOWTIME premium channels 620 - 634. The free preview starts at 6:00 a.m. on Friday, February 7th, and lasts until 11:59 p.m. on Monday, February 10th.
Be sure to record your favorite movies and shows to your cloud DVR!
Here’s how to quickly use the USB port on your TV for slideshows, transform it into a computer workstation, and more! Check out this useful article: https://www.zdnet.com/home-and-office/home-entertainment/your-tvs-usb-port-has-superpowers-4-useful-benefits-youre-not-taking-advantage-of/
Should I send sensitive information via email? The answer is generally no. Email was not initially designed with robust security in mind. While platforms like Gmail and Office 365 have implemented security measures within their own systems, sending emails between different organizations can leave data vulnerable to interception.
If you’re within the same organization and your email system is secure (e.g., company-wide encryption), basic email might be sufficient for less sensitive information. For secure document sharing, consider using services like One Drive, Dropbox, or Google Drive. By employing these methods, you can significantly enhance the security of your sensitive information during transmission.
iPhone users have long been able to use AirTags for tracking; however, Bluetooth trackers are finally available for Android users. Now that Google has rolled out its Find My Device network, the Android ecosystem is catching up and can be used across all of Android, not one specific brand or its app.
Chipolo and Pebblebee have clips, tags, and cards, with more manufactures and options to come.
As we end Identity Theft Awareness Week, here are a few tips to protect yourself:
Limit personal information shared on social media sites. It’s a treasure trove for cybercriminals.
Monitor your accounts regularly to spot unauthorized transactions early.
Use complex passwords as a first line of defense against cyber threats.
Use two-factor authentication (2FA) to enable an extra layer of security on all your accounts.
Initiate a credit freeze with all three major credit bureaus to make it difficult for identity thieves to open new accounts in your name.
Use identity theft protection services.
For a little nostalgia, check out MTCO’s new About Us timeline at https://www.mtco.com/?about
One picture you’ll see is the first Metamora Telephone Company work truck from 1945! The picture above is a picture of CEO Glenn Rauh in 1958 working on phone dialing equipment in the Metamora office.
Sunday, February 16th
CBS
This action drama follows the lone-wolf survivalist Colter Shaw, who tracks missing people for rewards. Season 2 resumes with “The Disciple,” a new lead in Colter’s white whale case — the disappearance of Gina Picket — brings him and retired cop Keaton (guest star Brent Sexton) back together to track down a serial killer.
Sunday, February 23rd
NBC
Narrated by Tom Hanks, aims to showcase the wonders, secrets and fragilities of the world’s great supercontinent. Five years in the making and filmed over 180 expeditions, “this groundbreaking series reveals the spectacular landscapes of Earth’s most varied landmass.
Thursday, February 20th
Prime Video
Based on Lee Child’s novel Persuader, Reacher hurtles into the dark heart of a vast criminal enterprise when trying to rescue an undercover DEA informant whose time is running out.
Sunday, February 23rd
Paramount+
With harsh conditions and adversaries threatening to end the Dutton legacy, Spencer embarks on an arduous journey home, racing against time to save his family in Montana. Meanwhile, Alexandra sets off on her harrowing trans-Atlantic journey to find Spencer and reclaim their love.
Thursday, February 20th
Netflix
This six-episode series focuses on former U.S. president George Mullen (played by Robert De Niro), who’s summoned back to Washington from retirement to help the sitting president (Angela Bassett) find the source of a deadly cyber-attack and finds himself drawn into a dark web of lies and conspiracies.
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