Prophetstown Library Debuts Community Seed Library
The Henry C. Adams Memorial Library in Prophetstown has received a generous donation of seeds packets from Illinois Extension of Whiteside County.
Along the Rock: Supporting our Community One Meal at a Time | Feed Our People Fundraiser
On this episode of Along the Rock, host Nathan Stahr connects with Kassy Wells, director of the Helping Hands Food Pantry, to shed light on the growing need for food assistance and the local community’s powerful ways of stepping up to help.
“What Were You Wearing?” Exhibit at SVCC Aims to Challenge Sexual Assault Misconceptions
An exhibit aimed at challenging misconceptions surrounding sexual assault will be on display April 6–8 at the west mall entrance on the Sauk Valley Community College campus.
Pet of the Week: Spice Up Your Home with a Cuddly Kitten! | Happy Tails Humane Society
On this episode of Along the Rock – Pet of the Week, host Emma Watts welcomes Michelle Longtin from Happy Tails Humane Society to introduce listeners to an energetic and affectionate kitten named Pepper.
Women Fighting Hunger Shatters Fundraising Record, Raising $166,000 for River Bend Food Bank’s School Programs
River Bend Food Bank’s March 26th Women Fighting Hunger event beat all-time fundraising records, raising more than $166,000 to fill the shelves of River Bend’s school-based programs.
Lady Panther Track Places Third At Rosenberry
EP earned six top three finishes at the Rosenberry Classic, the annual unofficial indoor track championship for the Three Rivers Conference on Wednesday in Sterling.
Honoring Every Illinois State Police Officer Killed in the Line of Duty
SPRINGFIELD – On April 1st, Illinois Trooper Day, the Illinois State Police (ISP), Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT), Illinois Tollway, and the Illinois State Police Heritage Foundation announced every ISP Officer killed in the line of duty will be honored for their sacrifice for the people of Illinois with a memorial sign along Illinois roadways.
ISP Announces Results of Special Patrols & Roadside Safety Check in March
PECATONICA – Illinois State Police (ISP) Troop 1 Commander, Captain Joseph Blanchette, has announced the results of four special patrols in Whiteside and Winnebago counties during March, as well as a Roadside Safety Check in Whiteside County on March 14, 2026.
USDA’s Risk Management Agency Celebrates 30 Years of Service to American Agriculture
USDA’s Risk Management Agency (RMA) was created on April 4, 1996, to help secure the future of agriculture by providing world class risk management options to rural America. Today, we’re celebrating RMA’s 30 years of service to America’s agricultural producers through effective, market-based risk management tools to strengthen the economic stability of agricultural producers and rural communities. […]
Learn to Sew at Erie Public Library
The Erie Public Library invites community members ages 16 and up to join Sewing 101, a hands-on beginner series running Wednesdays in April.