Panthers Can’t Hold Lead at Geneseo
The EP Panther softball team travelled to Geneseo Wednesday to take on the 13-5 Western Big 6 Maple Leafs and nearly pulled off the upset.
Work on Mississippi River Bridges Begins May 1
The Illinois Department of Transportation announced today that work on three Mississippi River bridges in Rock Island, Whiteside and Carroll counties will begin Friday, May 1st.
Prophetstown Switching to LED Lighting in the Downtown & Eclipse Square
A new look is in the works in downtown Prophetstown this year as the Eclipse Square Memorial Park lamppost lights and the downtown streetlights get a modern upgrade to energy efficient LED lights.
Explore Interests, Develop Talents with Summer Youth Programs at BHC
Kids can meet new friends, explore their interests and develop their talents with Black Hawk College summer youth programs!
Late Spring Programs Coming Up at Woodlawn Arts Academy
STERLING –Woodlawn Arts Academy dancers and musicians will take the stage in late May for their spring 2026 recitals.
Rep. Fritts Honors Local Women at 2026 Women to Watch Event
State Representative Brad Fritts (R-Dixon) welcomed Ellyn Schoenholz and Marla VanVickle for this year’s annual Women to Watch Conference in Springfield, a networking and recognition event put on by the Illinois House Republicans.
The Week Ahead: April 30-May 6, 2026
Here’s a roundup of local and regional events for the upcoming week:
Free Community Meal in Morrison on Thursday
First Presbyterian Church of Morrison will mark their 17th anniversary of offering Free Community Meals on Thursday, April 30th with drive-up or in-person dining starting at 5 p.m.
Fulton Millers to Host Folk Singer Bucky Halker
In celebration of the 250th Anniversary of the United States, the Volunteer Millers of de Immigrant Dutch Windmill will host folk singer Bucky Halker on Tuesday, May 12th at 6 p.m. at the Windmill Cultural Center, 111- 10th Avenue in downtown Fulton.
Resthave Home Celebrates 20-Year Employees & Shooting Star Award Recipient
Resthave Home in Morrison recently recognized four employees for 20 years of service and another with the facility’s first ever “Shooting Star Award.”