Week of January 15, 2025
Week of January 15, 2025
Join a thriving team of compassionate people who make a difference in the lives of others. Hospice focuses on living fully to the end of life by providing care and support to patients experiencing a life-limiting illness. SSM Health at Home hospice volunteers are an important part of the hospice team as they assist in providing companionship for patients and respite for families as well as support in the office. Volunteers are placed in areas where they are most comfortable and can use their gifts and talents to help others. SSM Health at...
The Senior Resource Center is proud to announce the tremendous success of its Medicare Open Enrollment Assistance Program. During this year’s enrollment period, October 15 – December 7, the SRC provided personalized assistance to 408 older adults, helping them navigate the complexities of Medicare and select the plans best suited to their needs or make changes to their coverage for the following year. Thanks to this vital program, local seniors achieved total savings of nearly $193,000 on their healthcare costs. That averages to $473...
The RR/SM Lady Wildcats made a trip to Pecatonica to battle the Indians in a non-conference tilt that might be a Sectional sneak peak as both teams are ranked in the state, and both have the potential to claim Regional crowns. And while, on paper, it looked like an amazing match-up, turnovers were the story. Pecatonica gave the Wildcats a taste of their own medicine in a 41-31 thumping that really wasn't as close as the final score. "Wiegel is a good coach and his team plays hard for the whole...
Conference basketball got into full swing Thursday night, and while Eastland may never be challenged in the South, and it will be a four team race for second in the North, the NUIC West is going to be a season long battle among five major contenders. "You've got East Dubuque, Galena, Warren, us and the Ridge," said Scales Mound head coach Erik Kudronowicz. "So, yeah, being able to hold court and win on your home floor is huge. If we had lost tonight, we'd be playing catch up the rest of the...
Lena-Winslow fans were treated to an overtime thriller Tuesday night in Lena as the Panthers rallied back late to force overtime against Winnebago, then did everything within their power to give the game back before stealing the 62-60 victory. Bago claimed a 28-24 halftime lead, and then never trailed in regulation. Lena-Winslow was able to tie the game twice in the fourth quarter, but each time they did the Indians had an answer to reclaim the lead again. The last go ahead basket looked like...
Pearl City's Fallyn Endress should probably have scrambled eggs and cheese for breakfast more often. "I was just feeling it," Endress said with a grin. "I was hot during warm up and just stayed that way." The senior guard tallied 24 points to lead all players in the Wolves' conference home win over Lena-Winslow 50-44. The first half was an offensive explosion for both teams. Pearl City repeatedly used their height advantage to score inside, and when Endress began forcing turnovers, she was...
West East Dubuque 3 - 0 12 – 6 Galena 2 - 1 12 – 8 Scales Mound 2 - 1 7 – 9 Warren 2 - 1 13 – 4 West Carroll 0 - 2 4 – 12 River Ridge 1 - 2 8 – 8 Stockton 0 - 3 4 – 10 North Pecatonica 4 - 0 15 – 0 Dakota 3 - 1 13 – 3 Durand 1 - 1 6 – 11 Lena-Winslow 2 - 2 12 – 4 Forreston 1 - 2 11 – 8 Pearl City 1 - 2 9 – 8 Orangeville 0 - 4 1 – 14 South Eastland 5 - 0 15 – 2 Fulton 2 - 0 8 – 10 AFC 1 - 2 6 – 13 Morrison 1 - 2 6 – 13 Polo 1 - 1 6 – 9 Milledgeville 0 - 2 4 – 13 Amboy 0 - 3 6 – 8 Last Week’s Results...
The Orangeville Broncos forced Pecatonica into 16 turnovers in the game, and held superstar Elaina Rager to 16 points on the night. So, you would think – seeing those stats – that the Broncos had a good night. You'd be wrong. The Broncos shot a paltry 28% from the floor, and only made 1 of 15 from behind the three point arc, as what was supposed to be the knock-down, drag-out, battle for the top spot in the North turned into an ugly 40-24 blow out that both teams were unhappy with. "Sixteen...
River Ridge senior, Joe Winter, is quickly developing a reputation for freezing opponents out of the victory column. And behind a 27 point effort, Stockton learned the hard way what can happen when he, "decides to play." "Yeah, Joe can do just about anything he wants to when he sets his mind to it," said Wildcat head coach Jacob Green. At the outset of the game, Stockton looked to contain the Wildcat size advantage by playing a zone defense, but Winter repeatedly got the ball inside and either...
Lena-Winslow/Stockton 66.0 Fulton 9.0 285: Luke Kempel (LWS) over Mason Shadle (F) (Fall 0:26) 106: Hudson Price (F) over Carson Hill (LWS) (UTB 7-5) 113: Anthony Laino (LWS) over Coltin Hartman (F) (MD 15-7) 120: David Prater (LWS) over Victor Jackson (F) (Fall 3:05) 126: Easton Spooner (F) win by forfeit 132: Sam Sikora (LWS) over Riley Wester (F) (TF 24-8 4:14) 138: Mauricio Glass (LWS) over Daniel Mitchell (F) (Fall 1:14) 144: Arrison Bauer (LWS) over Teague Bray (F) (Fall 0:58) 150: Reece...
West Stockton 2 – 0 15 – 5 RR/SM 1 – 0 16 – 3 Galena 1 – 0 10 – 6 Warren 0 – 1 4 – 8 West Carroll 0 – 1 3 – 11 East Dubuque 0 – 2 11 – 7 North Pecatonica 4 – 0 17 – 4 Orangeville 5 – 1 17 – 4 Dakota 2 – 1 10 – 8 Pearl City 3 – 4 8 – 15 Lena-Winslow 2 – 3 7 – 13 Forreston 1 – 4 2 – 15 Durand 0 – 4 7 – 11 South Amboy 5 – 0 15 – 6 Eastland 5 – 1 9 – 12 AFC 2 – 1 8 – 14 Fulton 1 – 2 3 – 9 Polo 1 – 3 9 – 7 Milledgeville 1 – 4 4 – 11 Morrison 0 – 4 0 – 19 Last Week’s...
We've all seen old empty buildings sitting idle and wondered what business might revitalize the impressive structure. Well, Colton Broshous did more than just dream when it came to a building that had been in his family – he bought it – completely rebuilt and repurposed the inside of it, and is now the proud owner of Main Street Fitness & Laundry in Stockton. Located at 202 South Main Street in downtown Stockton, the Fitness Center offers a comprehensive solution to health and fitness...
Cassandre Mlakar, an independent financial advisor at FSB Wealth Group located at First State Bank Shannon-Polo-Lake Carroll in Northwest Illinois, today announced she spoke on an advisor panel, focused on showcasing the growth of high performing, successful advisors and shared insights on how to implement these ideas into the practices of other advisors. Mlakar attended this conference, held in Washington, DC, along with other top women advisors who have excelled through their growth and...
Dan; Perhaps you've seen my offer of $40 to anyone who can get me a certified (court admissible) copy of the members of the Northwest Illinois Enterprise Zone Board. I would expect that for a trained investigator like yourself, such a task would be easy. How are (sic) should it be to get a certified copy of people that are charged with giving tax subsidies through northwest Illinois? I figured I'd make you the offer too, get me a certified copy in the next ten days you can have $40. And while you're at it, you might want to think about how...
Sorry if this column is pretty boring this week, but I promise there’s a funny at the end, so you can skip to that if you want to. Getting old sucks, and when it is complicated with diabetes and poor blood circulation … I have been having issues with my legs. In a nutshell, poor circulation has brought on swelling, a tough time getting wounds to heal, and it all progressed to what they call Lymphedema - those who care can look it up. Anyway, my doctor at the Wound Center in Freeport sent me...
As I sit at my desk and write these words, a good friend is in his last hours of life here on earth. I’ve only known him for about five years, but what a blessing he has been over that time. He was the type of person whose brain never stopped working. When there was chatter around our church about plans for a new addition, he showed up the next Sunday and pulled a neatly folded piece of paper from his pocket and handed it to me. Written on it was a drawing of his idea for the new fellowship...
One of my favorite things to do is plan a trip. Whether it is just a quick day trip or a trip that requires an airplane. I love exploring the many possibilities of a new place such as restaurants, coffee shops, shopping or activities. I try hard to find unique places that are off the beaten path. My love for exploring makes this time of year extra special as we have finalized our 2025 trip list. I especially enjoy seeing our members come in and sign up for a much-anticipated trip. 2025 Trip...
Each year the State Board of Education is federally required to assign summative designations to each public school within the state. There are four different designations that can be assigned: Exemplary, Commendable, Targeted, Comprehensive & Intensive. These designations are developed through a myriad of factors such as state testing results, chronic absenteeism rates, the results of the 5essentials Survey, graduation rate, individual class grades (G.P.A.), etc. In order for an individual...
Lena Greg Fuchs, 60 Craig Eugene Fuchs, age 60 of Lena, Illinois passed away surrounded by his family on Friday, January 3, 2025 at UW Swedish American Hospital in Rockford. He was born on June 4, 1964 in Freeport, Illinois, the son of Ron and Pat (Buchenau) Fuchs. Craig was a graduate of Lena Winslow High School Class of 1982. He worked at Bay Valley Foods for 23 years. Craig is survived by his mother Pat Fuchs of Lena; sons- Andrew Fuchs of Lena, Brandon (Veronica) Fuchs of Lena, Adam Fuchs of Pearl City; sister Anita (Mike) Parkinson of... Full story
