Funding New Beginnings Community Foundation Encourages Local Nonprofits to Apply by Nov. 10
Funding New Beginnings Community Foundation was established in 2004 with a mission that still holds true today: to enhance the quality of life for all residents, build permanent endowment funds, address needs through grant making, and provide community philanthropic leadership to the Prophetstown-Lyndon-Tampico School District area.
Along the Rock: Rock Falls UTV & Golf Cart Halloween Spooktacular!
Halloween will light up the streets of Rock Falls on Saturday, October 17th as the Lighted UTV and Golf Cart Halloween Spooktacular Parade returns for its third year.
Illinois Expands Restaurant Meals Program for Eligible SNAP Customers to 50 Restaurants
The Illinois Department of Human Services (IDHS) announced today that the Restaurant Meals Program (RMP) has reached 50 participating restaurants in 16 counties, and that the state is expanding the program statewide.
Erie UMC to Host UNO Tournament on November 1
Erie United Methodist Church will host an UNO Tournament on Sunday, November 1st and the community is invited to come out and play!
Tampico Sets Trick-or-Treat Hours, Hires Part-time Police Officer
Tampico’s Board of Commissioners voted to extend trick-or-treating hours by half an hour at their meeting on Tuesday, October 6th.
Repot that Plant While Tuning in to Extension’s ‘Gardening in the Air’ Virtual Gardening Sessions
Repotting that houseplant has been on your to-do list, so add in some background gardening talk to set the tone for a fall Saturday.
Hike the Hennepin with Fall Colors on October 18
This month’s Friends of the Hennepin Canal “Fall Color Hike” on Sunday, October 18th will be from Lock 3 to Lock 6 in Bureau. This portion of “Hike the Hennepin” is 4.5 miles in length and has been named “Great Blue Heron.”
October Miller Program – Roots & Branches: Researching Your Ancestors
The October 2026 Miller Program at Fulton’s Windmill Area will take place on Monday, October 19th at 6:00 p.m.
Illinois State Police Holds Full-Scale Preparedness Exercise to Improve Response During an Emergency
SPRINGFIELD – To help protect and serve communities during emergency events, the Illinois State Police (ISP) held a full-scale preparedness training exercise at the Illinois State Fairgrounds in Springfield on October 7, 2026.
Decorated Pumpkin Contestants at Farmers National Bank in Prophetstown (Photos)
Farmers National Bank’s annual Pumpkin Decorating Contest has returned, with all four locations having a display in the lobby for the Halloween season.