Over a thousand students prepare for District VIII vocal/instrumental auditions, sponsored by Illinois Music Educators Association (ILMEA). These auditions are extremely competitive and rigorous. They include the playing/singing of scales, exercises, sight reading and tonal skills all while executing a beautiful tone and technique using very difficult music selections. If […]
By Marianne Mueller Reporter Hononegah High School seniors Sydney Webb and Hannah Pickard shared their experiences at Girls State with sponsors the Walter Graham American Legion Post 332 Ladies Auxiliary on Thursday evening, Oct. 17. Girls State is a weeklong leadership training that was held at Eastern IL. University in […]
By Marianne Mueller REPORTER Ghosts, goblins, Spiderman, witches, clowns, sharks and men from outer space were some of the Halloween costumes spotted on the grounds of Roscoe United Methodist Church on Sunday, Oct. 20. Under bright, sunny skies large crowds poured in to an event full of fun options for […]
Carthage College senior Laura De Rosales has been named the College Conference of Illinois and Wisconsin (CCIW) Women’s Volleyball Defensive Player of the week announced by the league office Tuesday, Oct. 15. The native from Rockford accumulated 24.5 digs per game and 4.5 assists per game through two […]