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Rockton Pelican Fest is back for fifth year with favorite and new experiences

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	The 5th Annual Rockton Pelican Fest will take place on Saturday, May 17. There will be many activities and demonstrations throughout the day, including “Hoo” Haven at 10 a.m. with their live American White Pelican.

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 […]

 
 

Loves Park City Council member A. Marie Holmes retires

MARGARET DOWNING PHOTO The Journal
	Loves Park Mayor Greg Jury is shown presenting Marie with a glass heart for her service to the City of Loves Park. The glass heart: "Loves Park, the City with a Heart."

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 […]

 
 

Byron’s Joe Parks Athletic Complex held grand reopening

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	The grand reopening of Joe Parks Athletic Complex at BHS was held on May 1, marking the completion of renovations aimed at enhancing athletic experiences for the community.

    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. […]

 
 

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Winnebago baseball shuts out Alden-Hebron

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 […]

 
 

Macktown Living History brought past skills into the present, honored Native Pride

MARIANNE MUELLER PHOTO The Herald
	Lucy Adrignola shared information on Native American culture at Macktown.

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 […]

 
 

Much business taken care of by Loves Park City Council

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 CUSD receives IDOT grant to support ‘Safe Routes to School’ programming

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	Meridian CUSD #223 recently received a Safe Routes to School Grant from IDOT that allowed them to purchase a full classroom set of bicycles and helmets for Highland Elementary School.

    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 […]

 
 
 
 
 
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