Erie Street Fest Committee Thanks Supporters & Congratulate Contest Winners (Photos)
Erie’s annual Street Fest on Saturday, September 14th was an afternoon and evening packed with fun and family friendly activities in the downtown triangle.
Extension News: Garden Into Fall with Tips, Plants Built for Seasonal Design
URBANA, IL – Fall can be a surprise when it arrives, but planning for the seasonal transition can keep the garden looking great until frost.
NLI’s Legacy Tree of the Month – Kentucky Coffeetree
Rockford, IL – The Natural Land Institute has announced that the September Tree of the month is located in Dahlquist Park, Rockford. It is a Kentucky Coffeetree (Gymnocladus dioicus) that stands 101 feet tall, has a 63-feet average crown spread, and a circumference of 133 inches.
Fred South’s Book on Prophetstown History Arrives
Pre-ordered copies of the book “Prophetstown: A Look at Its History (Vol. I and Vol. II),” authored by Fred South and published by the Prophetstown Area Historical Society, have arrived a few weeks earlier than expected.
Scandinavian Dance Tunes Workshop in Bishop Hill on Sunday
Learn Scandinavian fiddle tunes and an accompanying dance or two with members of Skye Consort during this 90-minute workshop with BHHA.
Get it Right on National Seat Check Saturday: Proper Car Seat, Installation Could Save a Life
SPRINGFIELD – National Seat Check Saturday is this Saturday, September 21, with the Illinois Department of Transportation reminding parents and caregivers to take advantage of free car seat checking stations throughout the state.
Prophetstown/Lyndon Food Pantry Receives Generous Donation
The Prophetstown/Lyndon Food Pantry was given a “very nice donation” this week from Rock River Fabrications Inc., and PJ Tube of E. Commercial Street, Lyndon.
Recognizing and Celebrating Our Advanced Practice Providers
Sterling, IL – National Advanced Practice Provider (APP) Week, celebrated annually on the 4th week of September (September 23-27, 2024), honors the skill and hard work of Physician Assistants/Associates (PAs), Nurse Practitioners (NPs), Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists (CRNAs), Clinical Nurse Specialists (CNSs), Certified Nurse Midwives (CNMs), and Certified Anesthesiologist Assistants (CAAs).