10/18/23 Scoop Today
By Jane Charmelo NEWS COORDINATOR Counties across the state are experiencing youth substance use, and Boone County is no exception, according to Alyssa Rothmaler, program director for the Boone County Drug Prevention Coalition, or BCDPC. The organization was formed when “people in the community came together” with the common goal […]
Everyone is cordially invited to join the Durand Library on Saturday, Oct. 14, at 10 a.m. to learn about owls. Most people don’t get to see owls in person, but nevertheless people still love them and are fascinated by these extraordinary birds. Dr. James Giocomo, the Central Region […]
Seven years ago, 17-year-old Nick Sommer was unexpectedly called to the principal’s office in his hometown high school in Rockton, Ill. When he arrived, he found his father in tears. “It’s the first time I’d seen him cry,” remembered Nick. “Son, there’s been a fire. The house is gone. We’ve […]
By Margaret Downing REPORTER At its bi-monthly city council meeting Oct. 2, Loves Park aldermen approved a resolution and several ordinances: A Resolution was approved authorizing an Economic Incentive Agreement for Anderson Illinois Properties, LLC for Nimtz and Perryville Roads. Per the resolution, “Anderson Illinois Properties, LLC, (“Developer”) intends to […]
The University of Illinois Extension will host the Ogle County Farm Stroll on Sunday, Oct. 15, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. The stroll is a self-guided driving tour of highly diversified family farms in the county, all open to the public on one big day. There will be […]
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