NLI’s Legacy Tree Program, with monthly tree recognition, continues to highlight trees of historic significance with interesting stories, in addition to finding very large trees that qualify for the Illinois Big Tree Register. This month’s tree is no exception. It scores as yet another local state champion tree.
SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Department of Transportation and Illinois State Police are advising the public that a winter storm with the potential for several inches of snow is anticipated Wednesday, creating slick and slippery conditions, reduced visibility and longer travel times across much of the state.
The National Weather Service of the Quad Cities has issued a Winter Storm Warning, including Whiteside County, with a very high probability of accumulating snow of at least 4 inches throughout a large portion of their monitoring area.
This month’s Friends of the Hennepin Canal hike will be held on Sunday, February 16th and will cover the stretch of canal from Lock 30 to Lock 32.
As gardening continues to gain popularity, it is important to keep the learning growing.
The Fenton Wizards 4-H Club will be set up in the Erie Triangle on Saturday, February 1st from 9 a.m. to noon to collect food and monetary donations for the Erie Food Pantry.
It is official, winter is upon us. The holiday season has come and gone, the calendar has turned over to a new year, and much of the Midwest is blanketed in snow.
Register today for a half-day full of inspiration and learning with the Master Gardeners of Carroll, Lee, Ogle, and Whiteside counties!
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Eric Sorensen (IL-17) today announced his reappointment to the House Committee on Agriculture for his second term in Congress, along with assignments to seats on two critical subcommittees:
With winter upon us, many are already dreaming of outdoor adventures and planning their springtime planting. While it’s still a few months before we can dig into the dirt and prepare our gardens, why not use this time to learn a new skill?
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