Free Summer Events at the Erie Public Library
The Erie Public Library is offering a variety of free events geared for summer:
Around the Farm Art Exhibit Opens June 5 at the Coliseum Museum
The Coliseum Museum in Oregon, IL, is pleased to announce the opening of the 2nd annual Around the Farm Art Exhibit featuring 35 artists from across the northern Illinois area, on display from June 5 to July 18.
Erie Middle School Ancestor Project: Barbara Mary McCann
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 Blames Democrat Leadership for Bears’ Move Toward Indiana
SPRINGFIELD – State Senator Li Arellano Jr (R-Dixon) issued the following statement after the Chicago Bears announced plans to move forward with stadium development in Hammond, Indiana:
Periodic Thunderstorm Potential Through Weekend
The National Weather Service of the Quad Cities has provided an update on potential thunderstorms this weekend:
Manufacturers Oppose Pause in Data Center Tax Incentives
SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Manufacturers’ Association (IMA) today released the following statement after Gov. JB Pritzker announced he was pausing data center tax incentives beginning July 1:
Obituary-Adam J. Hamstra
Adam J. Hamstra, 39, of Fulton, IL, died Wednesday, June 3, 2026, at his home.
NLI Tree of the Month: Magnificent American Elm in Capron
Rockford, IL – NLI’s Legacy Tree Program announces the June Tree of the Month is an American Elm (Ulmus americana) located at Capron United Methodist Church, 250 W. North St., Capron, IL.
Bellson Music Fest and Drum Clinic Moved Indoors Due to Weather Concerns
Due to forecasted extreme heat and the possibility of thunderstorms on Saturday afternoon/evening, organizers have made the decision to move the 5th Annual Bellson Music Fest and Drum Clinic indoors.
Sorensen Votes to Invest in Illinois’ Servicemembers
WASHINGTON, DC — Congressman Eric Sorensen (IL-17), member of the House Armed Services Committee, voted to pass the Fiscal Year (FY) 2027 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) out of committee.