Hope Week Inspires Students to Show Solidarity and Raise Funds for Cancer Fighters
The National Honor Society and the PLT 6-12 Campus supported community members battling cancer during Hope Week April 13-17, with a variety of activities to raise funds, connect with each other, and experience the excitement of fun and engaging activities each day.
City of Prophetstown’s 2026 Bulky Waste Cleanup in May
The City of Prophetstown will offer bulky waste disposal for city residents only starting on Monday, May 18th.
Along the Rock: Cruisin’ for a Bruisin’ at Sterling Main Street’s Car Show
On this episode of Along the Rock, host Nathan Stahr sits down with Robin Duncan and Janna Groharing of Sterling Main Street to preview one of the area’s most anticipated annual events, the Sterling Main Street Car Show.
Governor Pritzker Awards 95 Loans to Licensed Social Equity Cannabis Businesses Across All License Types
CHICAGO – On Monday, April 20th, Governor JB Pritzker and the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO) announced the recipients of $31.8 million in loans through Round III of the Cannabis Social Equity Loan Program.
Illinois State Police Welcomes New Troopers of Cadet Class 152
SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois State Police (ISP) welcomed 20 new Troopers on Friday, April 24th from Cadet Class 152 at a graduation ceremony at the Illinois State Police Academy in Springfield.
Fundraiser on May 9th for Jenna Gibson’s Travels Abroad
Prophetstown High School Class of 2023 graduate Jenna Gibson is going to Ghana, Africa this summer to study abroad for her Social Work degree, and the community is invited to a fundraiser to help support her efforts.
St. Mary Catholic Church Invites Community to Mass with Fr. Jewel Aytona on May 3
St. Mary Catholic Church in Tampico invites anyone looking to learn more about the Catholic faith to a special event on Sunday, May 3rd.
Along the Rock: The Arts are for Everyone | Woodlawn Arts Academy
On this episode of Along the Rock, host Emma Watts sits down with Christy Zepezauer, executive director of Woodlawn Arts Academy, to highlight a critical but often overlooked part of the organization’s mission: financial aid.
American Red Cross Honors Volunteers During National Volunteer Week
National Volunteer Week is observed from April 19 through April 25 and the American Red Cross of Illinois honored those who are the heart of the organization ─ the volunteers who contribute their time and talent to make the Red Cross mission possible every day.
USDA Announces Food Safety and Inspection Service Reorganization, Establishes National Food Safety Center in Iowa
On Thursday, the U.S. Department of Agriculture announced a reorganization of the Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) to modernize operations, streamline support functions and better align the agency with the nation’s agricultural landscape.