Panthers In The Medal Hunt- IHSA State Track Day 1
The EP Panthers will be looking for medals on Saturday after the conclusion of the preliminary round at the IHSA State Track and Field Finals in Charleston. EP had competitors in four events on Thursday with three individuals, in two events, making the cut for Saturday. The Panthers, as expected, will have both of their […]
Along the Rock: SVCC College for Kids Returns with Roblox, Pokémon & AI Classes This Summer
On this episode of Along the Rock, host Emma Watts sat down with Brenda Helms from Sauk Valley Community College to discuss the return of the school’s popular College for Kids program and the wide variety of summer opportunities available for local students.
Six Erie & Prophetstown Students Earn ImpactLife Award
Davenport, IA – Six students from Erie and Prophetstown High Schools have received the ImpactLife Student Impact Award, given annually to students who have shown exemplary support of our region’s blood supply.
Bad Momz of Comedy Bringing National Tour to The Dixon Historic Theatre
The powerhouse comedy group that has taken motherhood mainstream — and made it hilarious — will perform at The Dixon Historic Theatre on May 29, 2026.
Obituary-Lois Ann Schroeder
Lois Ann Schroeder, 80, of Lyndon, IL, died Wednesday, May 27, 2026, at her home.
USDA Opens State-of-the-Art Livestock Insects Research Laboratory to Combat Livestock Pests
The United States Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Agricultural Research Service (ARS) opened the Knipling-Bushland U.S. Livestock Insects Research Laboratory, a state-of-the-art laboratory facility today that will provide the U.S. cattle industry with innovative tools and advanced technologies to manage and eliminate the invasive fly and tick pests that threaten the U.S. cattle industry.
Grow Healthier Ecosystems at Home This Pollinator Month
Planting native flowers in a backyard, patio container, or community garden can provide critical food and habitat for butterflies, bees, and other pollinators.
IRMA Announces Winners of Inaugural Illinois Retail Challenge Scholarship Competition
SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Retail Merchants Association (IRMA) has announced the winners of the inaugural Illinois Retail Challenge Scholarship Competition during a special awards luncheon held at the Governor’s Mansion and attended by Gov. JB Pritzker.
Erie Middle School Ancestor Project: Charles Junior Creeley
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.
Along the Rock: How Ronald Reagan’s Mother Shaped a President | Raising Reagan
On this episode of Along the Rock, host Nathan Stahr spoke with Katelyn Livorse, research assistant for the upcoming book “Raising Reagan: How Nelle Reagan and the Midwest Shaped the Man Who Changed the World.”