Prophetstown Fire Protection District Approves Budget & CD Account
Finances and funding were the main topics of discussion and action at the Prophetstown Fire Protection District Board of Trustees meeting on Monday, July 14th.
IDHS Preserves LGBTQIA+ Youth Support on 988 Lifeline Amid Federal Cuts
CHICAGO – Today, the Illinois Department of Human Services (IDHS) announced that the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline in Illinois will continue to provide mental health support services for LGBTQIA+ youth, after the federal government ended funding last month for specific support on the 988 Lifeline.
SVACC’s Fiesta Parade Date & Route Announced
STERLING –The 72nd annual Fiesta Parade will be held Saturday, September 20, 2025. This event is organized and implemented by the Sauk Valley Area Chamber of Commerce Hispanic Business Leaders Committee.
Full Weekend of Activities Planned for Tampico Days July 17-20
Tampico’s yearlong celebration of its Sesquicentennial, or 150th year, culminates this weekend during the annual Tampico Days festival, with a full roster of activities to mark the historic milestone.
State Rep. Bradley Fritts Launches Third-Term Bid
State Representative Bradley Fritts (R-Dixon) has announced that he will seek a third term in the Illinois House of Representatives, pledging to continue his fight for fiscal sanity, responsible government, and common-sense policies for the people of the 74th District.
Hike the Hennepin on Sunday, July 20
This month’s Friends of the Hennepin Canal hike will be held on Sunday, July 20th and will be on the feeder canal from Bridge 59 to Bridge 62 in Rock Falls.
EP Panther Boys Youth Basketball Camp July 28-31
Registration is now open for the EP Panthers Boys Basketball Camp, held Monday-Thursday, July 28-31 at the Erie Elementary School gym.
Senator Li Arellano, Jr. to Host District Office Ribbon Cutting in Dixon
State Senator Li Arellano, Jr (R-Dixon) will host a ribbon cutting ceremony on Wednesday, July 23rd to officially open his new district office in Dixon.
Obituary-Betty J. Wollesen
Betty J. Wollesen, 90, of Lyndon, IL died Monday, July 7th, 2025 at Resthave Skilled Care in Morrison, IL.