Woodlawn’s Winter Art Exhibit ‘A New Chapter’ Opens December 12
Woodlawn Arts Academy presents its 2025-26 Winter Art Exhibit, “A New Chapter,” opening Friday, December 12th.
Letter to the Editor: People are Honest in Rock Falls
Today while shopping at Rock Falls Walgreens I got in my car and drove to Tampico, IL. When I got home I noticed I did not have my billfold that had money, credit cards and other information. So I drove back to Rock Falls Walgreens and they said a little boy found it outside in the […]
BHC Closed for Thanksgiving, Students Can Register Online
All Black Hawk College locations and facilities will be closed November 27-28th for the Thanksgiving holiday.
Prophetstown’s Love Light Tree to Shine on Saturday
The Love Light Tree will shine on Saturday, November 29th at 5:00 p.m. right before the annual Lighted Christmas Parade in downtown Prophetstown.
Marley’s Blessing Box Unveiled at King’s Kloset in Erie
The newest addition to King’s Kloset in Erie was unveiled on Saturday, November 22nd — a blessing box built in memory of volunteer Marley Yetterberg, who passed away at age 27 in August 2025.
Along the Rock: A Chord-ial Invitation from the Rock River Valley Barbershop Chorus
On this episode of Along the Rock, brought to you by the Radar Free Press, host Quinn Stahr welcomed four members of the Rock River Valley Barbershop Chorus: Jason Brown, John Davis, Tim Pashon, and Matthew Butler.
Obituary-Pauline Williams
Pauline Williams, 102, of Prophetstown, IL, formerly of Morrison, IL, died Sunday, November 23, 2025 at Allure of Prophetstown.
World-Renowned Swedish Vocal Quartet Kongero to Perform at Bishop Hill Creative Commons
Crossroads Cultural Connections is thrilled to welcome internationally acclaimed Swedish vocal ensemble Kongero for a rare Midwest performance on Saturday, December 6th.
Lanes Reopening Where Possible for Thanksgiving Holiday Travel
SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Department of Transportation announced today that lanes that have been closed for construction will reopen, where possible, for the long Thanksgiving weekend to minimize travel disruption.
Obituary-Matthew Nipper
Matthew Joseph Nipper, 25, of Murfreesboro, TN, formerly of Tampico and Rock Falls, IL, passed away on Tuesday, November 18th, 2025, at Vanderbilt Hospital, surrounded by his family who loved him deeply. Matthew had fought courageously against many health battles including cancer due to Familial Adenomatous Polyposis.