Arellano Named Senate Manufacturing Champion by IMA
The Illinois Manufacturers’ Association (IMA) announced this month that State Senator Li Arellano Jr (R-Dixon) earned a 91% rating on its 2025-2026 Legislator Report Card, the second-highest score awarded in the Illinois Senate. Senator Arellano was also recognized as a Senate Manufacturing Champion.
Lady Panther Golfers Fall In Sterling
The EP Panther girls’ golf team competed against some bigger schools Thursday at Emerald Hill in Sterling.
Good Growing: Spring Weed Management Begins in the Fall
With the arrival of fall, many of our landscapes start to wind down.
Whiteside County Clerk’s Office Mailing Requested Ballots Today
Whiteside County citizens who requested a ballot for Early Voting or Absentee (Mail-in Voting) should receive their ballots soon.
Overnight Work on Illinois 2 in Lee County Begins Sept. 28
The Illinois Department of Transportation announced today that weather permitting, construction on Illinois 2 in Lee County will begin Monday, September 28th. The work zone will be just west of Dixon between Palmyra and Kilgore roads.
Along the Rock: Step Into the Old English Fair! Inside Stronghold’s Castle, Camp & Renaissance Festival
On this episode of Along the Rock, host Kierstyn Long sits down with Dr. Danny Pierce, executive director of Stronghold Camp and Retreat Center, to explore the history of Stronghold, its role as a summer camp and retreat destination, and the return of its annual Old English Fair.
Governor Pritzker Announces LIHEAP Applications for Utility Bill Assistance
Governor JB Pritzker and the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO) are encouraging eligible families to apply for the Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) to support income eligible households with utility costs for natural gas, propane, and electricity.
Bos Brothers Old Fashioned Fall Harvest in Erie This Weekend
History will come alive this weekend at the Bos Brothers Historical Farm as farmers gather to harvest crops and showcase vintage farming equipment at the Old Fashioned Fall Harvest Show.
Countryside Pumpkin Patch Opens for the Season with Friends & Family Day and Barn Craft Fair
Countryside Pumpkin Patch in Erie invites the community to their Friends & Family Day on Sunday, September 27th from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. and their Barn Craft Fair on Sunday, October 4th from noon to 5 p.m.
Prophetstown Proud to Host Ladies Night Out on Friday
It’s time for another Fourth Friday Ladies Night Out in Prophetstown on September 25th from 5-7 p.m.