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An Illinois lawmaker dissatisfied with Gov. JB Pritzker's handling of the large number of COVID-19-related unemployment claims is calling on his colleagues to support an effort to remove the governor from office. Republican Rep. Allen Skillicorn, of Crystal Lake, said lack of staffing at the Illinois Department of Employment Security and its website's disclosure of sensitive information is evidence of Pritzker's "continued inaction." After issuing a news release notifying residents of his...
State Representative Andrew Chesney (R-Freeport) announced the official launch of his Second Annual Summer Reading Club Program for 1st-5th (or going into 6th) grade students who live within the 89th Legislative District. The program is offered to encourage students to read over the summer and promote the lifelong benefits of literacy. "Students who read over the summer enter the school year in the fall ahead of students who do not read over the summer. This is a fun way for students to be...
U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue today announced details of the Coronavirus Food Assistance Program (CFAP), which will provide up to $16 billion in direct payments to deliver relief to America's farmers and ranchers impacted by the coronavirus pandemic. In addition to this direct support to farmers and ranchers, USDA's Farmers to Families Food Box program is partnering with regional and local distributors, whose workforces have been significantly impacted by the closure of many restaurants, hotels, and other food service entities, to...
So did you get your $1200 check from the Federal Government? Hopefully, if you did, you realize that it is not “free” money. The $1200 “incentive” checks that many people received is actually characterized as an “early tax return benefit” by the Federal Government. In other words, when you file your taxes that are now due on July 15th, the refund you hope to get will be $1200 less – because as far as Uncle Sam is concerned, he already gave you that portion. And yes, if the refund you and your...
Timber Lake Playhouse (TLP), the premier professional summer theatre of northwest Illinois, announces the postponement or cancellation of all performances and events through the end of July. TLP staff are busily working with concert promoters and licensing agents to reschedule these dates and developing plans for a new schedule. “Next week would have been the opening night of SuperStar and we are as disappointed with this decision as everyone is,” stated Dan Danielowski, Executive Director of TLP. “We want to make sure that when we open our d...
The Jo Daviess County Extension and 4-H Foundation is pleased to announce the winners of the Norris and Bale college scholarship programs for the 2020-21 school year. For information about the Jo Daviess County Extension and 4-H Foundation, please contact the University of Illinois Extension office at 815-858-2273. Ralph and Katherine Norris established funds in 1986 to provide scholarships for Jo Daviess County residents pursuing a college degree in agriculture or related fields. Scholarships are awarded to individuals pursuing a two or four...
The Christian ideal has not been tried and found wanting. It has been found difficult; and left untried,” (G.K. Chesterton). It’s amazing to me how someone will not believe in God because they can’t see Him. But will hide in their homes from a virus they can’t see either. According to Dr. George Barna, director of research at the Cultural Research Center at Arizona Christian University and founder of the Barna Group: “Tens of millions of Americans consider themselves to be Christian but do no...
We got an email from a woman, who made the point that her favorite column of Dan’s was back on 2/13/13 … so … we had to see for ourselves why someone would like it, and … yeah, it wasn’t his worst effort. Last Saturday, when sitting nervously through the Sectional Speech Awards, I couldn’t hold back the excitement when two kids I had been working with since their freshman year finally earned the right to compete at the State finals. After receiving their medals, I stepped into the aisle of th...
Stockton Mildred Mayer, 87 Mildred Mayer, age 87 of Stockton, IL passed away Friday, May 29, 2020 at Morrison Community Hospital. She was born October 31, 1932 in Lena, IL to the late Albert and Elsie (Pohl) Miller. Mildred married Robert Mayer on February 17, 1950. Robert passed away January 28, 2013. She was a member of Nora Community Church and had worked at BB Cleaners in 1950. Mildred farmed with her husband from 1959 to 1990 when they moved into town. She had also worked at Kolb’s from 1993 to 2004. She enjoyed gardening, cooking, b... Full story
Lena State Bank would like to announce the retirement of Julie Lotz, Consumer Services Officer. Julie will be retiring on June 5, 2020. Julie has been looking forward to her retirement to spend more time with her family, especially being able to attend more of her grandkids school and athletic events. Julie started at Lena State Bank on 8/1/79. Julie celebrated 40 years at the bank last August. She remembers that she was playing tennis at the park when Ben Mayer called her over to his yard and...
USDA’s Farm Service Agency (FSA) will broaden the use of the Disaster Set-Aside (DSA) loan provision, normally used in the wake of natural disasters, to allow farmers with USDA farm loans who are affected by COVID-19, and are determined eligible, to have their next payment set aside. In some cases, FSA may also set aside a second payment for farmers who have already had one payment set aside because of a prior designated disaster. “This immediate change of the Set-Aside provision can provide some welcome financial relief to borrowers dur...
The Freeport Community Foundation (FCF) Board of Directors awarded 8 grants totaling $52,067.93 to eight regional non-profit organizations that provide a variety of programs and services benefiting residents in Stephenson, Jo Daviess and Carroll counties of Northwest Illinois. Grants were awarded from the organization’s Community Needs/Marvin Unrestricted Fund, the Craig Wilson Trust and the Youth Advisory Council (YAC). Recipients and projects include: - Amity Society of Freeport: $400.00 YAC grant for “Summer Experiences” - Freeport Area Chur...
With photo challenges being so popular right now, the Jo Daviess Conservation Foundation (JDCF) has created the Frame Your Family Photo Challenge - because family is one of nature's masterpieces. A large, wooden frame will be placed somewhere on each of our six public preserves for a period of two weeks. Families are invited to find it, take a group selfie with it, upload the photo to Facebook, and then tag JDCF. Those 'framing' their families at three of the six preserves will be given a...
Last Friday, Gael Brewbaker made the first Hole-In-One of the season out at Woodbine Bend. Considering that the flags have to stay inside the pins now, this is not an easy task to accomplish. Brewbaker made his incredible shot on the par 3, #2 hole from 124 yards away – into the wind - using an eight iron Square strike. Pat Dillon witnessed the amazing shot....
Rest easy knowing you have weeks of food available for your family in your home pantry. Learn safe and easy ways to preserve foods through a series of free, online workshops by University of Illinois Extension. Extension educators will show the latest techniques for canning, freezing, dehydrating, and fermenting a variety of foods safely at home. Following these simple food preservation steps and you'll be filling your pantry shelves with food you know is safe and healthy for your family. Each...
Agricultural producers can now apply for USDA’s Coronavirus Food Assistance Program (CFAP), which provides direct payments to offset impacts from the coronavirus pandemic. The application and a payment calculator are now available online, and USDA’s Farm Service Agency (FSA) staff members are available via phone, fax and online tools to help producers complete applications. The agency set up a call center in order to simplify how they serve new customers across the nation. “We know Illinois producers are facing a tough time now, and we are m...
A team of University of Illinois Extension educators hope that by explaining the natural world, people will better understand the delicate balance of how living and nonliving things interact in today's world. The Everyday Environment Webinar Series will help individuals understand and consider choices which will protect natural resources. The free online webinar series continues weekly at 1 p.m. each Thursday through June. "Our actions, large and small, have an impact on our natural resources," says Erin Garrett, Illinois Extension educator....
The U.S. Department of Agriculture's Farm Service Agency (FSA) announced this week that the March 2020 income over feed cost margin was $9.15 per hundredweight (cwt.), triggering the first payment of 2020 for dairy producers who purchased the appropriate level of coverage under the Dairy Margin Coverage (DMC) program. "This payment comes at a critical time for many dairy producers," said FSA Administrator Richard Fordyce. "It is the first triggered DMC payment for 2020, and the first payment to dairy producers in seven months." Current...
Sheriff Kevin Turner presented Mickenzie Bass, daughter of Brian and Michelle Bass of Apple River, with the Illinois Sheriffs' Association Scholarship Award for 2020 - 2021. This scholarship has been awarded to Mickenzie for demonstrating outstanding scholastic, extra-curricular, and character qualities. The ISA awarded over $58,000 toward scholarships throughout the State of Illinois to students wishing to pursue higher education. Mickenzie's application was selected by a committee of...
Through Apple River State Bank’s partnership with the Federal Home Loan Bank of Chicago, the bank is providing $20,000 to support non-profit organizations impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. “We are committed to supporting our customers and communities, now more than ever,” said Joel Holland, Chief Executive Officer of First Community Bank of Galena and The Apple River State Bank. “We are proud to share the $20,000 relief grant among these nine food pantries and other non-profit organizations in our communities: Apple River Food Pantry Elizabe...
