Get ready for the sap to flow and the syrup to boil! Welty is hosting its 14th annual Maple Sugar Fest on Saturday, Feb. 22 from 8 a.m. to noon at Big Hill Center, located at 1201 Big Hill Court in Beloit. The morning will be filled with maple sugar-themed […]
By Marianne Mueller Reporter Two petitions have been launched; one to remove the Indian Mascot; the other to keep it. The first was released by Students for a Democratic Society at Hononegah High School under the heading of “People, Not Mascots.” Listed on the petition are the words, “Bring an […]
Natural Land Institute (NLI) is pleased to announce that it has received a $2,500 grant from the Dr. Louis & Violet Rubin Fund of the Community Foundation of Northern Illinois Community Grants Program. This grant supports Family Nature Day, a free admission family themed event that features learning stations spread […]
For the last 15 years, we’ve partnered with AAU to sponsor a teen basketball program, coached by Detective Joe Danforth. The program has impacted the lives of at least 100 kids throughout the years. Julius Coates, a Guilford High School grad, participated in the program in middle school and high […]
Blocks of snow will soon transform into works of art at the 34th Annual Illinois Snow Sculpting Competition, which takes place at Sinnissippi Park, 1375 N. Second St., Rockford, Ill., beginning Wednesday, January 22, 2020 through Saturday, Jan. 25, 2020. Teams come from all over the state to Rockford to […]