Obituary-Dennis L. Grobe
Dennis L. Grobe, 76, of Walnut, IL passed away November 13, 2025, following a short and sudden illness.
Obituary-Timothy L. Ebbers
Timothy Ebbers, 62, of Morrison, IL passed away on Tuesday, November 11, 2025 after a short battle with pancreatic cancer.
Lyndon Board Gets an Update on Bridge Projects
Project updates for the historic Lyndon Bridge were provided at the Board of Trustees meeting on Tuesday, November 11th.
IDHS Public Notification About SNAP Benefits
IDHS is restoring full USDA Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits now that the federal government shutdown has ended.
Good Growing: Start a Native Prairie Garden Using Seeds
Many homeowners are beginning to incorporate more native plantings into their home landscapes.
Central Asia the Topic at Next Whiteside Forum
The Whiteside Forum’s next event will feature Norm Moline, Professor Emeritus at Augustana College, on Sunday November 23rd starting at 2:00 p.m. in the Community Room of Odell Public Library, 307 S. Madison Street, Morrison.
SVCC Student Nara Hardesty Awarded for Gwendolyn Brooks Poetry Competition
Sauk Valley Community College (SVCC) student Nara Hardesty has won first place for the Gwendolyn Brooks Poetry Award for the 21st Annual Illinois Emerging Writers Competition.
Sauk Valley Area Chamber of Commerce Seeks Nominations for 12th Annual Chamber Champion Award
The Sauk Valley Area Chamber of Commerce is now accepting nominations for the Sauk Valley Area Chamber Champion Award—the region’s highest honor recognizing exceptional leadership, service, and community impact.
Open Forum at Next Twin City Conservatives Meeting
The Twin City Conservatives will meet on Saturday, November 22nd at 8:30 a.m. at A’s Kitchen in Rock Falls.
White Oak at Tinker Swiss Cottage is November Tree of the Month
Rockford, IL – NLI’s Legacy Tree Program is pleased to announce the 2025 November Tree of the Month is a healthy and magnificent White Oak (Quercus alba) located at Tinker Swiss Cottage Museum & Gardens, 411 Kent St., in Rockford.