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
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Rubber Duck Race Returns for 4th of July Festivities
The Prophetstown Fireworks Committee is selling rubber ducks for a race in the creek on Saturday, July 4th. The cost is $5 per ticket for a duck, with the race winner to receive $250!
June 29, 2026
Stay Alert for Crews, Heavy Equipment as Peak Roadside Mowing Period Begins
With peak roadside mowing season underway, the Illinois Department of Transportation is reminding the public to slow down, proceed with caution and pay extra attention when encountering equipment and personnel.
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
WHOA Thanks Supporters of 13th Annual Benefit Open Horse Show
White Oaks Therapeutic Equestrian Center (WHOA) added another fun horse show to the books on Saturday, June 20th at the Whiteside County Fairgrounds!
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
Along the Rock: Fear of Snakes to 75+ Reptiles: Christal’s Exotics Rescue Stories & Reptile Myths
On this episode of Along the Rock, host Kierstyn Long welcomed Christal and Dustin Rascoe of Christal’s Exotics to Sweetland Studios during the Petunia Festival, where they introduced viewers to several of their reptiles while sharing their passion for education, rescue work, and responsible reptile ownership.
June 25, 2026
Summerfield Zoo Announces Arrival of New Arctic Wolf Pup
Belvidere, IL — Summerfield Zoo is excited to announce the arrival of a new Arctic wolf pup. The pup is now residing in the zoo’s animal nursery, and the public is invited to visit and welcome the newest addition.
June 24, 2026
Prophetstown Police Thank Local Businesses & Volunteers for Supporting Annual Fishing Derby
The 20th Annual “Dick Brown” Fishing Derby was held Saturday, June 20th along the Rock River at Prophetstown State Park.
June 22, 2026
Celebrate Father’s Day Weekend at Summerfield Zoo
Summerfield Zoo in Belvidere will celebrate Father’s Day weekend with a fun-filled event featuring special activities for the entire family. As a token of appreciation, every dad who visits during the event will receive a complimentary sweet treat.
June 19, 2026
