By Anne Eickstadt REPORTER The Fourth Annual Unplug Illinois Day was held on Saturday, July 9. Unplug Illinois is a campaign created by the Illinois Park and Recreation Association that encourages people to unplug from their electronic devices and plug into play, creativity, friendship, adventure, and family. On July 9, […]
Natural Land Institute will hold a fundraiser for their Nygren Wetland Preserve called “Party on the Prairie Rocks!” on Saturday, July 16, 4 to 8:30 p.m. at Nygren Wetland Preserve, 3190 W. Rockton Road, Rockton, Ill. “We haven’t held this fundraiser since 2019 so we’re very excited to bring it […]
Anderson Japanese Gardens announces the return of the two-day Japanese Summer Festival, Saturday, July 30 and Sunday, July 31. The Festival features performances, exhibits, and interactive activities which celebrate Japanese traditions and cultural arts. Anderson Japanese Gardens will hold the Japanese Summer Festival July 30 and July 31. The Festival […]
By Bob Balgemann REPORTER The Rock River flood of June 2008 devastated many properties along and near Shore Drive. In the wake of that natural assault, many affected property owners gave thoughts to moving to avoid the possibility of such problems in the future. In response to those concerns and […]
This year’s multi-county dog show was held at Granny Rose Animal Shelter in Dixon Saturday, June 25. This is the fifth year that Carroll, DeKalb, Lee, Ogle, and Whiteside counties have participated in a multi-county show. Twenty-eight 4-H members competed in this year’s show. Show results DeKalb Champion Junior Showmanship […]
Vintage car owners will bring their pride and joys to show off to other collectors and enthusiasts at the Cars on Main show in downtown Pecatonica on Saturday, July 23. Cars on Main is a community not-for-profit event showcasing automobiles of all types from classic to modern. If it has […]