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Camp McCormick debuts improved facilities and scenic campgrounds Families are invited to visit Camp McCormick’s Open House this Saturday Countless local Girl Scouts—past and present—have fond, sun-drenched memories of Camp McCormick, a treasured scenic camp property in the stateline area for decades! Camp McCormick encompasses nearly 400 acres of […]
Julia Hull District Library announces upcoming activities See what’s happening at Julia Hull District Library schedule different events and classes that can appeal to each generation of the family, separately or together! Some require advance registration and payment. Call ahead for details or to register at 815-645-8611. Library Meeting […]
COURTESY PHOTO Tempo Fifth grade students at Mary Morgan Elementary School in Byron hold up the KleenSlates through a grant from the Byron Foundation. Mary Morgan Elementary teachers receive Byron Foundation grants By Michelle Albert Byron Foundation President After attending a co-teaching conference, Mary Morgan Elementary 5th grade teachers, […]
DOUG SCHRODER PHOTO Tempo A closer view of the patrol vehicle shows the black sash and all of the mementos left mourning the loss of Trooper Brooke Jones-Story. Trooper Brooke Jones-Story laid to rest Illinois State Police (ISP) officials continue to mourn the loss of Trooper Brooke Jones-Story, #5966. […]
COURTESY PHOTO Tempo A picture of the judging from Encore’s art show last September. The event is being moved up to July for 2019, with entries now being accepted. See story for details. Entries now being taken for Encore Art Show Encore! Mt. Morris’s second gallery show of the […]
COURTESY PHOTO Tempo The Stillman Valley Chess team poses with the fourth place trophy they earned in a national contest. Teams members included Jack Henson, John Michigan, Judy Kohler, Shane Engelkens and Casey Madeen. SVHS Chess team medals in US Federation National Championships Jack Henson wins first in individual […]
COURTESY PHOTO Tempo The Byron Civic Band flute section is comprised of (Front Row L-R) Audrey Salberg, Charlotte LeClercq, Sarah Byrnes, Cathy James. (Back Row L-R) Beth Kleinschmidt, Elizabeth Bach, Molly Krecklow. Newly formed Byron Civic Band to hold spring concert The newly formed Byron Civic Band will have their […]
MEGAN CUNNINGHAM PHOTO Tempo Amber Lee took 1st Place in L8 Tumbling at the National VIP Classic. By Megan Gearhart J&J TRAMPOLINE AND TUMBLING Local athletes from J&J Trampoline and Tumbling have just returned with a little more hardware to add to their shelves. Amber Lee of Durand and […]
COURTESY PHOTO Tempo Two tweens making their own masks at Julia Hull Library for Mardis Gras. Julia Hull District Library announces upcoming activities See what’s happening at Julia Hull District Library schedule different events and classes that can appeal to each generation of the family, separately or together! Some […]
COURTESY PHOTO Tempo Sandip Burman, a musician who tours with the World Music Foundation, plays the Tabla drums for Byron High School students. Byron High School Band receives Foundation grant With the money the Byron High School Band received from the Byron Foundation, high school students in the Symphonic Band […]
