EP Football Highlights – Orion (video)

The football Panthers showed no signs of a letdown as they rolled over the Orion Chargers 39-6 on a Homecoming Friday Night in Prophetstown. The win moves the Panthers to a program record 5-0 start to the season. EP took command at the half going up 27-6 and coasted home with the win. Quarterback Evan […]
Panthers Crush Chargers for Homecoming

The EP Panther football team capped off a fun week of Homecoming activities by dominating the Orion Chargers 39-6 in front of a big crowd Friday night in Prophetstown.
Retired Teachers Endorse Candidates for Illinois General Assembly

The Illinois Retired Teachers Association Political Action Committee (IRTAPAC) is proud to announce its endorsed candidates, both Republicans and Democrats, for the November 3, 2026 General Election.
Project Updates and Resident Remarks at Tampico Council Meeting

Project updates, a few public comments, and a couple of action items were on the agenda for Tampico’s Board of Commissioners meeting on Tuesday, September 15th.
Along the Rock: Turning Tragedy into Fire Safety – The Hopkins Family’s Mission to Save Lives

On this episode of Along the Rock, host Kierstyn Long is joined by Becca Mayberry of Hopkins Family Fire Safety, Rock Falls Fire Chief Kyle Sommers, and Sterling Fire Chief David Northcutt for a conversation about fire prevention, emergency preparedness, and resources available to families throughout the Sauk Valley.
Congressmen Sorensen, Flood Lead Bipartisan Letter of Support for U.S. Air Force Reserve’s “Hurricane Hunters”

WASHINGTON, DC – On Thursday, Congressman Eric Sorensen (D, IL-17) and Congressman Mike Flood (R, NE-01) announced they led a bipartisan letter of support for the United States Air Force Reserve “Hurricane Hunters” of the 53rd Weather Reconnaissance Squadron.
Illinois State Police Reminds Drivers and Farmers About Safety Along Roadways During Fall Harvest Season

The Illinois State Police (ISP) reminds motorists and farmers about traffic safety on Illinois roadways this harvest season.
Flash Flood and Isolated Severe Storm Risk Going into the Weekend

The National Weather Service of the Quad Cities is alerting to the potential for flash flooding tonight and Saturday.
Along the Rock: Fall, Fantasy & Fun Are Coming to Rock Falls! | Fall and Fantasy Fest 2026

On this episode of Along the Rock, host Kierstyn Long welcomes Jake Wallin, Trent Johnson, and Jaclyn Sciacero to talk about Fall and Fantasy Fest, a local pop-up Renaissance festival returning for its third year with a new home, expanded hours, and plenty of opportunities for the community to step into a world of fantasy and imagination.