Illinois Flag Commission’s Voting Contest Underway
Illinois residents can help choose a new state flag or vote to keep the current flag that was adopted in 1915.
January 19, 2025
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Distinctive Shagbark Hickory is NLI’s January Tree of the Month
Rockford, IL – In January of 2024, the Natural Land Institute (NLI) launched their Legacy Tree Program’s Tree of the Month recognition and is pleased to continue this program in 2025.
January 15, 2025
Local Organizations Benefit From Funding New Beginnings Grants (Photos)
Funding New Beginnings Community Foundation is pleased to announce additional 2024 grant recipients:
January 8, 2025
Polish Group to Perform Concert in Bishop Hill
Polky will perform a live concert Friday, January 10th at Bishop Hill Creative Commons, located at 309 N. Bishop Hill St., Bishop Hill, IL.
January 8, 2025
TAHS to Observe Ronald Reagan’s Birthday With Open House and Refreshments
The Tampico Area Historical Society (TAHS) and the Ronald Reagan Birthplace Museum will celebrate the 114th anniversary of the birth of Ronald Reagan on Thursday, February 6th.
January 6, 2025
Norway Spruce, the Original Tanenbaum, is NLI’s December Tree of the Month
Rockford, IL – A Norway Spruce (Picea abies), located in White Rock Cemetery in Ogle County is the December Tree of the Month for NLI’s Legacy Tree Program. The height is 56-feet with an average crown spread of 59-feet and circumference of 188-inches (15.6 ft.).
December 14, 2024
Wreaths Across America Ceremonies in Erie, Fenton, and Albany on Saturday
Wreaths Across America ceremonies will be held at the Erie and Fenton Cemeteries, as well as Lusk Memorial Cemetery in Albany, on Saturday, December 14th at 11 a.m.
December 12, 2024
Myths and Celebrations of St. Nicholas at Next Wild Winter Wednesday
The Windmill Volunteer Educators at the Windmill Cultural Center, 111-10th Ave. in Fulton, invite the public to the next Wild Winter Wednesday program on December 11th at 9:00 am.
December 10, 2024
Prophetstown History Book Makes a Special Christmas Gift
The clock is ticking, but you still have time to purchase the perfect gift for Christmas!
December 2, 2024
PAHS Christmas Cookie & Candy Sale on December 14
Prophetstown Area Historical Society’s annual Christmas Cookie & Candy Sale is set for Saturday, December 14th from 9 a.m. until noon.
December 2, 2024
