PLT FFA Giving Table & Eagle Scout Projects Coming to Prophetstown

New projects, updates on old projects, and management of the city’s finances were on the agenda at the Prophetstown City Council meeting on Tuesday, June 9th.
Dave & Joleen Batten to Celebrate 50th Wedding Anniversary

The family of Dave and Joleen Batten invite the community to celebrate their 50th Wedding Anniversary on Saturday, June 20th from 5-9 p.m. at The Break Room Pub n Grub in Tampico, IL.
Paint with Nature This Summer

Youth ages 5–10 are invited to get creative and explore the natural world at the University of Illinois Extension 4 H Nature’s Paint Box workshop series happening this summer across Carroll, Lee, and Whiteside counties.
Fourth Quarter On-A-Roll at Erie Middle School

Erie Middle School announced the 4th quarter On-A-Roll for the 2025-2026 school year.
New Webinar Series Empowers Illinois Communities with Trusted Health Expertise

Current technology puts health information at our fingertips, but not all of it is reliable.
BHC Closed June 18-19

All Black Hawk College locations and facilities will be closed Thursday, June 18th and Friday, June 19th.
Illinois 84 Work in Carroll County Begins June 15

The Illinois Department of Transportation announced today that weather permitting, construction will begin on Illinois 84 in Carroll County on Monday, June 15th. The 10-mile work zone is from Doty Road south of Savanna to the Whiteside County line.
NLI Presents BioBlitz! A New Free Two-Day Outdoor Adventure

Natural Land Institute (NLI) invites the community to the family friendly BioBlitz! outdoor adventure at Silver Creek Woods Preserve, 6040 Tipple Rd., Rockford, IL.
Youth Invited to Earn Food Safety Certification Through ServSafe Training

Local youth interested in food service, culinary careers, or entrepreneurship are invited to participate in an upcoming ServSafe Food Manager Certification Training hosted by University of Illinois Extension 4-H and held at Sauk Valley Community College.
Good Growing: Managing Mosquitoes at Home

With the arrival of warm, wet weather, mosquitoes are becoming more prevalent.