Rock Falls Tourism Announces New Flag Mural at Veterans Park
Rock Falls Tourism is proud to announce the completion of a new flag mural at Veterans Memorial Park Stage, located at 500 5th Avenue in Rock Falls.
Small Group of Parents Call Out Student Bullying During Erie School Board Meeting
A few parents spoke up against bullying and little to no action regarding their complaints at the Erie Board of Education meeting on Monday, May 18th.
USDA to Invest $65 Million for Projects that Help Farmers Improve Their Operations & Conserve Natural Resources Through Science & Innovation
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) today announced the availability of $65 million in funding this year for new tools, approaches, practices and technologies to further natural resource conservation on private lands through the Conservation Innovation Grants (CIG) program.
State Rep. Ryan Spain Responds to Governor Pritzker’s Gas Price Relief Comments
State Representative Ryan Spain (R- 73rd District) gave the following statement in response to Governor JB Pritzker’s comments about an openness to gas price relief for Illinois taxpayers:
Prophetstown Fire Protection District Holds Officer Elections
Every even year in May, officer elections are held at each of the Prophetstown Fire Protection District’s three fire stations.
Sterling Police Seek Wanted Individual on Aggravated Arson Warrant
The Sterling Police Department announces Marcella M. Dingman (DOB: 07/30/1973) is wanted for aggravated arson on a Whiteside County arrest warrant.
Governor Pritzker Announces $5 Million Available for Tourism Grant Programs
Governor JB Pritzker and the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO) announced $5 million is available in tourism funding through three grant programs: the Route 66 Grant Program ($2 million), the International Tourism Grant Program ($1 million), and the Tourism Marketing Partnership Grant Program ($2 million).
Erie Middle School Ancestor Project: Sharon Ann Partin
What is “The Ancestor Project?” As one of the final projects of the year, 7th graders at Erie Middle School were challenged to pick an ancestor, or someone else that they could research and learn more about, in order to write a story telling about their life.
Arellano Supports Stability for Students Through Updated Interdistrict Agreements
State Senator Li Arellano Jr (R-Dixon) advanced legislation out of the Senate to provide greater stability for students and school districts during transitions involving deactivating school districts.
June Events at the Prophetstown Library
Mark your calendars for these June events at the Henry C. Adams Memorial Library in Prophetstown!