Sick Summer Returns to Rock Falls for Third Consecutive Year
Sick the Magazine is coming through Rock Falls on Monday, June 15th and Rock Falls is having a mini-block party downtown to welcome them for a 3rd year in a row!
Rain and Shine at Lyndon’s Annual Car Show
The annual Lyndon Car Show is billed as a “rain or shine” event, and this year it lived up to that disclaimer.
Hike the Hennepin on Sunday, June 14
This month’s Friends of the Hennepin Canal “Hike the Hennepin” will be held on Sunday, June 14th and will travel from Lock 6 to Lock 11 (Bridge 6) in Tiskilwa.
Along the Rock: Vintage Baseball Returns to John Deere’s Historic Site | 1850s Rules, No Gloves & Living History
On this episode of Along the Rock, host Nathan Stahr welcomed Mark Herman, manager and captain of the Oregon Ganymedes Vintage Baseball Club, and Brandon Jens, manager of John Deere Attractions and Historic Sites, to discuss the upcoming event and the fascinating history behind both the game and the location.
Prophetstown Ambulance Offering Summer EMR Course
Prophetstown’s First Responders are hoping more community members will join the ranks as Emergency Medical Responders, so they’re once again offering a convenient course designed to help fill the need for trained personnel.
Obituary-Sherry M. Zemke
Sherry M. Zemke, age 54, of Walnut passed peacefully at her home on June 7, 2026.
Monmouth College Announces Spring Dean’s List
MONMOUTH, IL — These local students achieved a GPA of at least 3.5 on a 4.0 scale while taking at least 3.0 academic credits during the Spring 2026 semester at Monmouth College, earning a spot on the Dean’s List.
Erie Middle School Ancestor Project: Melvin Thomas Saad Sr.
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.
Save the Date for Backyard Herbalism Workshop at Prophetstown Library
Save the date of August 15th and join us here at Prophetstown Library for a Backyard Herbalism Workshop.
Senator Li Arellano Jr to Host Legislative Session Updates in Dixon and Geneseo
State Senator Li Arellano Jr (R-Dixon) will host two Legislative Session Update events this June in Dixon and Geneseo to provide residents with an overview of the recently completed spring legislative session and discuss issues impacting the 37th District.