Annual Traditions Return to Prophetstown for Fourth of July
It may be a hot one, but Prophetstown’s annual Fourth of July festivities on America’s 250th birthday are sure to be lit!
Heat Continues with Gradually Increasing Thunderstorm Chances
The National Weather Service of the Quad Cities has provided up update about ongoing weather conditions and the threat of dangerous heat and possible thunderstorms.
Party on the Prairie Celebrates Raccoon Creek
Natural Land Institute will host “Party on the Prairie Celebrates Raccoon Creek,” an elegant outdoor fundraiser for the Carl & Myrna Nygren Wetland Preserve, 3190 W. Rockton Rd., Rockton, IL. This summer gala will be held on Saturday, July 18th from 4:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.
Morrison Garden Club’s Featured Garden for June
It’s hard to miss the burst of color and whimsical items when you head north on Grape Street at Towne Street. At 309 North Grape Street, Angie and Jacob Gorman have crafted a garden that wraps their home in life and personality, inviting passersby to pause and smile. Perennials and annuals mingle in beds that […]
Whiteside County 4-H Show July 9-11 at the Fairgrounds
Join the Whiteside County 4-H Federation on Friday, July 10th for their Pork Chop BBQ at the Whiteside County Fairgrounds, 201 W. Winfield Street in Morrison.
Celebrating a Century of Service: Marvin Geerts’ 80-Year Legionnaire Milestone!
Morrison American Legion Post 328 celebrated “an absolutely incredible and historic day” on Saturday, June 27th.
Along the Rock: Eats & Beats | Food Trucks, Live Music & America 250 Fireworks
On this episode of Along the Rock, host Kierstyn Long sits down with Visit Rock Falls Tourism Director Melinda Jones to preview two summer editions of Eats & Beats, one of the area’s signature outdoor events that combines live music, food trucks, and family-friendly entertainment along the Rock River.
Chicago Woman Charged After Wrong-Way Interstate 88 Incident, Armed Confrontation in Lee County
On June 28th at approximately 1:06 p.m., the Lee County Sheriff’s Office was notified of a wrong-way driver traveling eastbound in the westbound lanes of Interstate 88.
Public Advised to Remain Alert for Pavement Failures During Heat Wave
SPRINGFIELD – With extremely high temperatures and humidity impacting the entire state, the Illinois Department of Transportation is cautioning the public to be on the lookout for pavement failures on roads and to stay alert for crews making emergency repairs.
The Week Ahead: July 2-8, 2026
Here’s a roundup of local and regional events for the upcoming week: