Ethan Richards Wins Prophetstown Library’s Christmas Coloring Contest
Amanda Burger, Library Director of the Henry C. Adams Memorial Library in Prophetstown, announced that Ethan Richards was the winner of December’s coloring contest.
ISP Troop 1 Announces Results of December’s Special Patrols
PECATONICA – Illinois State Police (ISP) Troop 1 Commander, Captain Joseph Blanchette, has announced the results of two special patrols in Whiteside and Winnebago counties during December.
Obituary-Braeden M. Henrikson
Braeden M. Henrikson, 16, of Rock Falls, IL passed away Monday, December 29, 2025.
Obituary-Ronald Koenes
Ronald E. Koenes, 85, of Fulton, IL died Sunday, January 4, 2026 at La Bella of Morrison.
Authorities Investigating Attempted Armed Robbery at Amboy Shell Gas Station
The Lee County Sheriff’s Office and the Amboy Police Department are investigating an Attempted Armed Robbery that occurred at the Shell Gas Station, located at 342 N. Mason Ave. in Amboy on December 31, 2025.
Good Growing: Protect Your Trees and Yard from Winter Vole Damage
While we may not be out in the garden during this time of year, the frozen landscape of Illinois in January still has plenty of life. In fact, there is one animal that toils in the garden all winter, the vole.
Farewell Letter from Light Up the Park Committee Member Aaron Sandrock
Dear friends, family and community members, I am writing this letter to address our community as my way of saying thank you as I step away and focus on my next chapter.
Experience a Winter Landscape at Wander at the Wetland: Full Moon Snowshoe & Hike
The public is invited to attend the annual Wander at the Wetland: Full Moon Snowshoe & Hike on Monday, February 2nd from 4:30 – 8:00 p.m. at Nygren Wetland Preserve, located at 3190 W. Rockton Rd., Rockton, IL. Natural Land Institute (NLI) is pleased to present this free family friendly event that showcases the winter […]
Morrison School District Launches “Investing in Our Own” Talent Program
The Morrison School District, in collaboration with the Morrison Education Association, the Morrison Support Staff Association, and the Morrison Schools Foundation, is proud to announce the launch of the “Investing in Our Own” Talent Program.
Connie Koehn to Present “A Taste of Spain & Eastern Mediterranean” at Wild Winter Wednesday
Wild Winter Wednesday’s first program of 2026 will be on January 7th at the Windmill Cultural Center, 110 10th Avenue in Fulton, Illinois.