By Marianne Mueller REPORTER Shirland School’s stage was transformed into the sea, creating a place where Ariel invited audiences to become “Part of Your World,” on May 2 and 3 in the production of The Little Mermaid, Jr. Under the direction Ms. Dawn Heavilin, the district’s music teacher and musical […]
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 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 Marianne Mueller REPORTER Flamingos and palm trees sat on tables, transforming CUinto Hononegah Community High School’s “A Touch of the Tropics” on Saturday evening, April 5. Guests were given leis to wear by friendly volunteers. Many guests wore Hawaiian themed clothing, some dressed in captain outfits while others opted […]
By Marianne Mueller REPORTER When the Hononegah Indians baseball team returned to Weber field on opening day, the first game was played on new turf, surrounded by a stunning view. Enhancing the style of the buildings a brick face was chosen to cover the dugouts and the backstops. The girl’s […]
By Marianne Mueller REPORTER Tony Barlow’s family watched from the stands as the Prairie Hill Elementary and Willowbrook Middle School district #133 staff took on students in fierce volleyball and basketball games, played for a good cause on Thursday, March 20. Beyond the nets and baskets these games now hold […]
By Marianne Mueller REPORTER Golden colored balloons, and a banner that was hung on a wall with the words, “Outstanding Principal,” surrounded the gymnasium in Whitman Post Elementary School (WPES) on the morning of Wednesday March 19 where students, staff, teachers, members of the community, friends and family gathered to […]
By Marianne Mueller REPORTER The main goal of Rockton Township Historical Society (RTHS) is to preserve Rockton’s history by keeping it alive through different means. One of the key ways they reach out to the community is through tours of the RTHS Green Street Museum. Leading the tours are dedicated […]
By Marianne Mueller REPORTER Rockton Village President John Peterson and Village Clerk Christina Stewart are running unopposed in the upcoming election on April 1. Peterson will continue as Rockton Village President in his second term. Peterson served as a Trustee since 2009 before being sworn in on May 4, 2021 […]
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 […]