In January of 2024, the Natural Land Institute (NLI) launched their Legacy Tree Program’s Tree of the Month recognition and is pleased to continue this program for 2025 to highlight trees of historic significance with interesting stories, in addition to finding very large trees that qualify for the Illinois Big […]
By Margaret Downing REPORTER To start out, some history from the HCC website: “A handful of concerned citizens of Harlem Township banded together in 1957 to provide constructive adult leadership and safe recreational opportunity for the many hundreds of children in the community. “Calling themselves the Harlem Youth Council, they […]
The Tiger boys of Byron High School are the regional champions in Class 2A as of Feb. 28, beating out Rockford Lutheran 64-51. Their next game was in Marengo on March 5, results of which were not yet available at press time.
By Dan Kane, PG WATER RESOURCE SPECIALIST, BOONE COUNTY By now it is my hope that the reader has learned about the Three-Dimensional Geologic Mapping Project (3-D GMP) about to begin in Boone County. This is the fourth article in a series dedicated to raising awareness in the community about […]
Josh Frank crowned winner for 2025 On Feb. 1, nine young men took the stage at Pecatonica High School to compete for the title of Mr. PHS. Key Club members Anna McLevige and Teagan Kasper took over the role of Mr. PHS co-chairs and ensured the 8th annual event […]
By Marianne Mueller REPORTER Three hours of fun were spent celebrating the spirit of sisterhood, friendship, and ladies celebrating ladies was found at a Galentine’s Day party in downtown Rockton on Thursday, Feb. 13 where up to 16 places opened doors to fun. The first Galentine’s Day party was […]