Celebrate America’s Birthday with History, Folk Music, and a Benefit for Vets in Bishop Hill
On Saturday, June 13th, honor America’s semiquincentennial by viewing historic artifacts, enjoying folk music, and participating in a benefit helping our veterans in Bishop Hill, IL.
Obituary-Brian J. Brackemyer
Brian J. Brackemyer, 61, of Lanark, IL, died Saturday, June 6, 2026, at Loyola University Medical Center in Maywood, IL.
EP Bass Fishing Team Competes At State Finals
The EP bass fishing program took a big step last week as one of their boats made its inaugural appearance in the IHSA Bass Fishing State Finals. The two-day tournament was held on Lake Shelbyville with sixty-two boats competing for a state title. The Panther duo of Cameron Linden and Kenny Gerlach competed along with […]
Statewide Listening Sessions on SNAP
University of Illinois Extension is partnering with organizations across Illinois to host a series of listening sessions focused on the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP). These conversations aim to understand how recent SNAP changes are affecting individuals and communities statewide.
Happy Tails Seeks Community Support Through Online Auction and Open House Event
Happy Tails Humane Society is inviting the community to participate in its upcoming online auction, which will serve as the kickoff to the organization’s Open House celebration.
TAHS Junior Historian Club on Sunday, June 14
The Tampico Area Historical Society’s next Junior Historian Club meeting will be on Sunday, June 14th from noon to 3 p.m. at the TAHS Museum.
Erie Middle School Ancestor Project: Petrus Paul Dollieslager
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.
Lighting to Shut Off on U.S. 30, U.S. 52 Mississippi River Bridges on June 12
The Illinois Department of Transportation announced today that it will be shutting off the bridge’s roadway lights on the U.S. 52 Mississippi River Bridge (Dale Gardner Veterans Memorial Bridge) in Carroll County and U.S. 30 Mississippi River Bridge (Gateway Bridge) in Whiteside County beginning Friday, June 12th.
IML Statement on State Budget Regarding Local Government Distributive Fund
SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Municipal League (IML) issued the following statement in response to Illinois General Assembly passage of the State Fiscal Year 2027 Budget, which maintains the current 6.47% of income tax revenue that local governments receive:
Morrison On the Move Launches Fundraising Campaign for Kelly Park Courts Improvements
Morrison, IL — On the Move is proud to announce the official launch of its newest community fundraising initiative in partnership with the City of Morrison: a project dedicated to revitalizing the tennis courts and adding two new pickleball courts at Kelly Park.