EP Falls In Regional Semi
The EP Panthers pulled a very difficult semifinal IHSA Regional assignment as they had to travel to Aurora on Wednesday night to take on the #3 seed Aurora Christian Eagles on their home court.
Erie School Board Approves Summer Projects at Middle School
Erie’s Board of Education approved bids for summertime projects at the Middle School during their meeting on Monday, February 23rd.
Sterling Public Library and Sterling/Rock Falls Historical Society to Host Road Scholars Presentation
The Sterling Public Library and Sterling/Rock Falls Historical Society will present “Wild Boar to Baconfest: Pigs in History and Popular Culture” at 2 p.m. on Sunday, March 8th.
New Home for Good Legislation will Reduce Homelessness, Increase Public Safety while Saving Taxpayer Money
SPRINGFIELD – The Home for Good Coalition unveiled legislation this week to create safer, stronger communities across Illinois by improving housing and support services for people returning from prison to prevent homelessness, increase public safety and save taxpayers money. Data from the Loyola Chicago Center for Criminal Justice shows as many as 70% of people struggle with stable housing and […]
Congressman Sorensen Statement in Response to the State of the Union Address
WASHINGTON, DC – Congressman Eric Sorensen (IL-17) released the following statement in response to President Trump’s State of the Union address:
TES 3rd Graders Visit Local Sites in Tampico (Photos)
TAMPICO — Local history came to life on Thursday, February 5th as Tampico Elementary School’s third-grade classes embarked on an immersive journey through the town’s storied past, visiting both the Tampico Historical Society Museum and the Ronald Reagan Birthplace.
Amazing Grace to Host Financial Peace University Beginning March 12
Amazing Grace Church in Sterling will host Dave Ramsey’s Financial Peace University beginning Thursday, March 12th.
The Week Ahead: February 26-March 4, 2026
Here’s a roundup of local and regional events for the upcoming week: