By Trenten Scheidegger CORRESPONDENT Ever since the Pecatonica Indians took a tough 47-24 loss to an undefeated Dixon team, they have responded resiliently. After picking up big wins over Winnebago and Hinckley-Big Rock, the Indians won their sixth consecutive matchup. Pecatonica isn’t just winning games at a high-rate. […]
By Marianne Mueller REPORTER The Village of Rockton has applied for a forgivable loan to cover 170 homes that are in need of replacement of a lead service line. The estimated start date of the project is June of 2025, and it is expected to be finished by October of […]
Rockford University is thrilled to announce the addition of two new master’s degree programs in the Kinesiology department: Master of Science in Exercise Physiology (MSEP) and Master of Arts in Sport Management and Leadership (MASL). The MSEP degree is designed for individuals interested in advancing careers in personal health and […]
By Trenten Scheidegger CORRESPONDENT The Pecatonica Indians opened their basketball season with a win when they played host to the Winnebago Indians on Dec. 6. Although it was the season opener for Pecatonica, it was already the fourth game for Winnebago’s season. Despite that, it was Pecatonica who […]
By Marianne Mueller REPORTER Sounds of the season were heard in the Village of Rockton Dec. 6-8 as the 40th annual Christmas walk welcomed thousands of visitors throughout the weekend’s festivities. Tricia Diduch took the reins in her ninth year at the event Chair. Friday night the community gathered at […]
By Margaret Downing REPORTER The Machesney Park village trustees met Dec. 2. Village Management Analyst Kevyn Sutter explained that the board passed various variances for building sizes, driveway widths, height regulations, sign heights, and industrial design standards, various special use permits for public utilities and outdoor storage and two text […]
Stillman Bank held its 13th annual Tree Decorating Contest in conjunction with the Cardinal Community Christmas event in downtown Stillman Valley on Dec. 1. There were 28 groups that participated, including local schools, businesses, and community organizations. Each year, cash prizes are awarded in four categories: Creative/Original Tree, […]