Red Cross has Steps to Take to Heat Your Home Safely
As temperatures drop, the American Red Cross urges families to take several steps to heat their home safely.
November 29, 2024
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Space to Grow: Morrison FFA Alumni Complete Greenhouse at High School
An innovative agricultural project that will benefit the Morrison School District for years to come made its public debut at Morrison High School on Thursday, November 14th.
November 21, 2024
Bacterial Wetwood: Symptoms, Causes, and Management Tips
As the autumn leaves fall from our trees, the trunk and branching structure become more prominent and visible.
November 18, 2024
Ladybugs Everywhere: Managing Multicolored Asian Lady Beetles
As the days get shorter and the temperatures get cooler, many species of insects will search for places to spend the winter. Depending on the insect, they will seek out a variety of locations, such as in soil, under leaf litter, under tree bark, or even in our homes.
November 14, 2024
November Tree of the Month for NLI’s Legacy Tree Program
Rockford, IL – A European Larch (Larix decidua) is deeply connected to a family and a neighborhood in Freeport, IL.
November 14, 2024
‘Winter Weather – Get it Together,’ Plan Ahead for Snow and Ice
SPRINGFIELD – With the days growing shorter and temperatures gradually getting colder, the public is being reminded that it’s time for “Winter Weather – Get it Together.”
November 13, 2024
Sauk Valley Hurricane Relief Helps Bring Hope to Those Affected by Hurricane Helene
Sterling, IL – New Life Lutheran Church is calling on local churches, businesses, and community members to join a growing circle of support for the people of Asheville, North Carolina, who are rebuilding after the devastation of Hurricane Helene. This community-led effort aims to collect supplies and donations in time for a large shipment that will depart for Asheville on Thursday, November 21, just ahead of Thanksgiving.
November 11, 2024
Natural Land Institute Conveys Townsend Glade to IDNR
Rockford, IL – Natural Land Institute (NLI) has announced the sale of Townsend Glade, a preserve owned by NLI in Jo Daviess County, to the Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR) for expansion of Apple River Canyon State Park.
November 1, 2024
Income-Eligible Families Encouraged to Apply for LIHEAP Utility Bill Assistance
CHICAGO – Governor JB Pritzker and the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO) announced all income-eligible households can now apply for the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) to support with utility bill assistance for natural gas, propane and electricity.
November 1, 2024
Hurricane Relief On the Way From Erie
Local radio DJ Tim Possley and WQUD Vintage Radio 107.7 Erie are teaming up to help people most affected by Hurricane Helene, a devastating Category 4 storm that struck the eastern United States in late September.
October 31, 2024
