By Trenten Scheidegger CORRESPONDENT The Winnebago Indians picked up their seventh victory of the 2025 baseball season when they took on the Alden-Hebron Green Giants on April 26. The Indians came into the matchup with an overall record of 6-14. Meanwhile, Alden-Hebron was just 4-10 themselves. Despite having just […]
By Marianne Mueller REPORTER Macktown Living History welcomed families, and visitors to an event showcasing Native Pride on Sunday, April 13. Educational opportunities were opened to learning the culture of various tribes, while trying hands on activities. Featured tribes that information was presented on included the HO-Chunk, Sauk, Kaskaskia and […]
By Margaret Downing REPORTER At the April 21 bi-monthly city council meeting, Loves Park aldermen approved a number of items: *A resolution authorizing the appointment to various positions was approved for the following employees: Shannon Messinger, (pay rate $115,00 a year), Nathan Bruck, community development director, (pay rate $106,000 a […]
Meridian Community Unit School District #223 is the recipient of a non-infrastructure Safe Routes to School Grant from the Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT). This grant allowed the district to purchase a full classroom set of bicycles and helmets for Highland Elementary School, enhancing the Physical Education program and […]
The Natural Land Institute (NLI) invites the community to attend a public Open House at their new Oxbow Springs natural area, 15197 Telegraph Rd. in Pecatonica, on Wednesday, April 30 from 4 to 7 p.m. Refreshments will be provided. Registration is required for this free event, either online at […]
By Marianne Mueller REPORTER Flamingos and palm trees sat on tables, transforming CUinto Hononegah Community High School’s “A Touch of the Tropics” on Saturday evening, April 5. Guests were given leis to wear by friendly volunteers. Many guests wore Hawaiian themed clothing, some dressed in captain outfits while others opted […]
Harlem split its volleyball matches this week, sweeping Jefferson before falling to Guilford in three sets. The Huskies are 9-3 overall and 6-2 in the NIC-10, but Harlem has lost to Hononegah and Guilford, the two teams it needs to climb over to win the conference, in the past two […]