ISP Troop 1 Announces Results of Special Patrols in August
PECATONICA – Illinois State Police (ISP) Troop 1 Commander, Captain Ken Benson, has announced the results of three special patrols in Lee, Whiteside and Winnebago counties during August.
Along the Rock: Saving Taft – The Fight to Preserve Lorado Taft Field Campus for Future Generations
On this episode of Along the Rock, host Kierstyn Long speaks with Julie Bassett, founder of Together for Taft, about the ongoing effort to preserve the Lorado Taft Field Campus and its legacy as one of northern Illinois’ premier outdoor education destinations.
OSF Saint Katharine Supports United Way of Lee County Mini Food Pantry with $5,000 Donation
OSF Saint Katharine is proud to support the United Way of Lee County Mini Food Pantry with a $5,000 donation.
Bison, Birds, and Prairie Adventures Await at Nachusa Grasslands Fall Festival
Opportunities to explore parts of Nachusa Grasslands that are typically not available to the public — including wagon rides through habitat where more than 100 bison roam — return Saturday, September 19th when the Nature Conservancy hosts its annual Fall Festival.
Barn Destroyed by Fire in Sterling
A 911 call at approximately 9:33 p.m. on Saturday, August 29th reported a barn fire with heavy flames showing.
NLI’s Tree of the Month: Riverfront Catalpa – A Forest City Legacy
NLI’s Legacy Tree Program has announced the 2026 September Tree of the Month is a Southern Catalpa (Catalpa bignonioides) located at Illinois Street Park, just north of the Rockford city limits in Loves Park and is easily observed along the community’s beloved Riverfront walk maintained by the Rockford Park District.
Panther F/S Football Defeats Mendota
The Young Panthers took on Mendota on Monday night looking for their second win of the season.