Senator Arellano Invites Families to Honor Veterans at Illinois State Capitol Display
Springfield, IL — State Senator Li Arellano Jr (R-Dixon) is calling on families across the district to help honor the men and women who have served our country by sharing a veteran’s photo and story for the annual Veterans Day Wall of Honor.
Obituary-Doris A. Vandermyde
Doris A. Vandermyde, 91, of Morrison, IL, died Tuesday, October 20, 2026, at Resthave Home in Morrison.
Panther Points Preview- Playoff Prep (video)
The EP Panther football team is in uncharted territory as they received a bye in the opening round of the newly expanded IHSA football Playoffs that begin on Friday.
Morrison Rotary Club’s October Student of the Month
Morrison Rotary Club has announced that Zayley Boonstra is Morrison High School’s October 2026 Student of the Month.
The Week Ahead: October 22-28, 2026
Here’s a roundup of local and regional events for the upcoming week:
Autism Center of Illinois to Host Sensory-Friendly Trunk or Treat in Dixon
The Autism Center of Illinois will host a sensory-friendly Trunk or Treat event from 5 to 6:30 p.m. Friday, October 23rd at North Plaza, 1387 N. Galena Ave. in Dixon.
Along the Rock: Rock Falls Fire Department’s Halloween 5K – Run, Walk & Give Back to First Responders and MDA
The Rock Falls Fire Department is bringing fitness, community spirit, and Halloween fun together for this year’s First Responders 5K.
Trump Administration Announces $8 Billion Harvest Fuel Relief Program
On Monday, President Donald J. Trump, alongside U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke L. Rollins, announced the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) will make $8 billion available for one-time payments to American farmers this harvest season to provide relief during temporary market disruptions and increased input costs.
Governor Pritzker Announces $2.4 Million Available for Tourism Grant Programs
CHICAGO – Today, Governor JB Pritzker and the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO) announced $2.4 million is available in tourism funding through the Tourism Attraction Grant Program ($1.8 million) and the Tourism Private Sector Grant Program ($600,000).
Photography Contest for 2027–2028 Rock Falls Area Visitor Guide
Help showcase the beauty, charm, and unique spirit of the Rock Falls area!