Rockton Pelican Fest is back for fifth year with favorite and new experiences Celebrate World Migratory Bird Day and the annual return of the American White Pelicans with other migrating birds to the Rock River region by attending the Rockton Pelican Fest, a free, family-friendly festival on Saturday, May […]
By Margaret Downing REPORTER Former Mayor Darryl Lindberg has this to say about one of the city’s most dedicated city council members who retired April 25 after 30 years on council: “I want to offer A. Marie Holmes the very best as she retires from the City of Loves Park […]
The highly anticipated grand reopening of Joe Parks Athletic Complex at Byron High School was held on May 1, marking the completion of renovations aimed at enhancing athletic experiences for the community. The event was to be a celebration of both the facility’s rich history and its exciting future. […]
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 […]