Sports and Facilities Discussed at Erie School Board Meeting
The Erie-Prophetstown co-op and the district’s facilities were the main topic at the Erie Board of Education meeting on Monday, March 17th.
Obituary-Glenn “Glenny” W. Jacobsen
Glenn “Glenny” W. Jacobsen, 70, of Prophetstown, IL, died Sunday, March 23, 2025, at Allure Assisted Living, Prophetstown, IL.
Panthers Two Hit Knoxville
The Panthers improve to 2-2 and will take on Annawan-Wethersfield on Thursday.
Indigenous Folk Group Coming to Bishop Hill
Four-time Canadian Folk Music Award winners and 2022 Vocal Group of the Year Twin Flames will perform a live concert on Saturday, March 29th at Bishop Hill Creative Commons, 309 N. Bishop Hill St., Bishop Hill.
Obituary-Jose Velazquez
Jose Velazquez, 96, of Lyndon, IL, died peacefully Thursday, March 6, 2025, under the care of his family and Rock River Hospice & Home of Sterling, IL.
Health Science Pathway Endorsement Symposium at SVCC on April 4
DIXON, IL – The Regional Office of Education #47 (ROE 47) and Sauk Valley Community College (SVCC) are hosting the Health Science Pathway Endorsement Symposium on Friday, April 4th from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at SVCC.
‘Voices of Praise’ to Perform at Emmanuel Church in Morrison
Emmanuel Church of Morrison’s “Voices of Praise” group cordially invites the community to celebrate with them as they present their 17th annual Spring concerts: “The Answer…Jesus!”
Study: ‘Sustainable Intensification’ on the Farm Reduces Soil Nitrate Losses, Maintains Crop Yields
URBANA, IL – A nine-year study comparing a typical two-year corn and soybean rotation with a more intensive three-year rotation involving corn, cereal rye, soybean and winter wheat found that the three-year system can dramatically reduce nitrogen – an important crop nutrient – in farm runoff without compromising yield.
Track Teams Compete In Westwood Triangular
Three Panthers will compete in this Friday’s Illinois Top Times Meet at Illinois Wesleyan University in Bloomington. Pole vaulters Gracelyn Abell, Nathan Punke, and Aidan Jepson have qualified ranking among the top 12 efforts during the indoor season in Class 1A.
Look for Early Spring Wildlife in Illinois
The transition zone between winter and spring is a fascinating time to explore the wildlife of Illinois. Here are a few of the neat opportunities for watching wildlife in early spring.