Annual Traditions Return to Prophetstown for Fourth of July
It may be a hot one, but Prophetstown’s annual Fourth of July festivities on America’s 250th birthday are sure to be lit!
July 1, 2026
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Celebrating a Century of Service: Marvin Geerts’ 80-Year Legionnaire Milestone!
Morrison American Legion Post 328 celebrated “an absolutely incredible and historic day” on Saturday, June 27th.
July 1, 2026
Along the Rock: Eats & Beats | Food Trucks, Live Music & America 250 Fireworks
On this episode of Along the Rock, host Kierstyn Long sits down with Visit Rock Falls Tourism Director Melinda Jones to preview two summer editions of Eats & Beats, one of the area’s signature outdoor events that combines live music, food trucks, and family-friendly entertainment along the Rock River.
July 1, 2026
Morrison Historical Society Program About Illinois’ Participation in the Civil War
The Morrison Historical Society will be presenting a summer program on Sunday afternoon, July 26th about Illinois and its participation in the Civil War.
June 30, 2026
Erie to Celebrate Heritage Park’s 50th Anniversary
Revitalize Erie invites the community to join them on Thursday, July 2nd to celebrate Heritage Park, which was dedicated to the people of Erie in 1976.
June 30, 2026
July Miller Program – Patriotic Music Celebration at Windmill Area
The next monthly Miller program at Fulton’s Windmill Area will take place on Thursday, July 16th at 6:00 p.m.
June 30, 2026
Dixon Municipal Band to Present Annual Patriotic Concert at Petunia Festival
The Dixon Municipal Band will present its annual Patriotic Concert in conjunction with the Petunia Festival on Friday, July 3rd at 7:00 p.m. on the lawn of the Old Lee County Courthouse in downtown Dixon.
June 29, 2026
PAHS Museum is Home to Two Trees Rooted in Prophetstown’s History
The Prophetstown Area Historical Society Museum, 302 Washington St., is open every Saturday from 10 a.m. to noon.
June 26, 2026
Cambridge Natural History Museum Secures Permanent Home
The Cambridge Natural History Museum reached a major milestone on Wednesday, June 24th when it closed on the purchase of the building it occupies at 132 W. Center St. in downtown Cambridge.
June 25, 2026
Erie Middle School Ancestor Project: Iva Mae Dorothy
What is “The Ancestor Project?” As one of the final projects of the year, 7th graders at Erie Middle School were challenged to pick an ancestor, or someone else that they could research and learn more about, in order to write a story telling about their life.
June 25, 2026
