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On July 14, 2020 at approximately 8:42 pm the Jo Daviess County Sheriff’s Office received multiple 911 calls of a shooting that occurred in rural Hanover. Upon arrival on scene, Deputies learned that Dana C. Clark, 47 of Galena, was confronted by David A. Van Winkle, 37 of Hanover, for allegedly trespassing. A physical confrontation took place between Clark and Van Winkle at which time Van Winkle produced a firearm and fired one shot – striking Clark in the chest. Clark was pronounced dead a short time later. This incident remains under inv...
Having had the honor and privilege of serving thirty years in law enforcement, I have often reflected on the amazing changes that occurred throughout that time. Changes not only in the law enforcement community but how law enforcement is and has been perceived throughout those many years. Recalling a situation in Rockford, shortly after my transfer here as a young FBI Agent in 1970. My then young bride, Jenny, was perplexed when a crime against a police officer was responded to with nearly unbel...
Sometimes I like to be alone with my thoughts doing absolutely nothing. It's not that I'm antisocial, I'm just pro-me. Do not take life too seriously ... you will never get out of it alive. My goal this weekend is to move just enough so my wife knows I'm not dead. If I had ten chocolate chip cookies, and you took half of them, do you know what you'd have? That's right, a black eye and broken fingers. Life is hard ... but it's a lot harder if you're stupid. If Cinderella's glass slipper fit perfectly, then why did it fall off? I get paid to be...
You don’t need me to tell you that these are difficult days in our country. After years in which many had hoped for progress, anger and violence over race and other issues have reached new intensity. Someone said to me recently that she could not remember a time in her entire life when so many people were so angry so much of the time. The coronavirus - stoked by politics and fear - refuses to subside. It is not shocking or untruthful for me to say that the fear of an untimely death has g...
This is a column. By definition, that means that this is an opinion … not a factual story, but what I – as the author - “think”. I really need to point that out before getting started. And even though I’m doing that, it’s a safe bet that at some point someone will pass the word, “I know it’s true because Stevens said …” ya-da, ya-da, ya-da. Now, with all of that being said … here goes … I don’t think we will see High School football this season. I know that’s rather harsh and I could have led up...
The date is set for students to return to school in Illinois, and every school within our coverage area will be back in session by August 19th, but exactly what form of teaching that will include varies greatly, and is still far from certain. You could check every single school district's website, and on each and every one you would find the same response in regard to returning during Covid-19: "The health of our staff and students is a primary concern of our district. At this time,...
Hours after filing a court document implicating – but not charging – Illinois' House Speaker Michael Madigan in a yearslong bribery scheme, federal officials took to the courtyard of the Dirksen Federal Building in Chicago on Friday to deliver a message to those engaging in public corruption: "We will find you too." The charges in the document filed Friday are officially against Commonwealth Edison, Illinois' largest electric utility company, which has agreed to pay $200 million and to con...
Devin Patterson, Apple River State Bank Trust Officer, was among 60 professionals who attended the Cannon Trust School offered by Cannon Financial Institute (CFI). CFI's School is a three-year program, consisting of 38 hours of classroom instruction each year. Diplomas are awarded upon completion of the entire sequence. Additionally, Patterson completed the Cannon Trust School with the Honor Graduate designation, Cannon's highest academic distinction. This award is given to those students who...
Traffic Fatality On July 17, 2020 at 4:01 p.m., the Jo Daviess County Sheriff’s Office Dispatch Center received multiple 911 reports of an accident with injuries on US RT 20 at Devils Ladder Rd in rural Galena. Upon arrival it was learned that a vehicle driven eastbound by Beverly A. Kloss, 74 of Elizabeth, had crossed the center line and entered into the westbound lane causing a vehicle driven westbound by Nancy J. Jargo, 59 of Clinton, to take evasive action. The vehicle driven by Jargo lost control and entered the eastbound lane causing a h...
Pearl City Mary Jane Kuhlemeyer Clark, 70 I, Mary (“Mamie” to the grandchildren) Jane Kuhlemeyer Clark went to be with God above and my friends and family who have gone before on Saturday, July 11, 2020. My death was due to cancer. I was born in Freeport, IL on January 14, 1950, and lived in Pearl City, IL. I married Clifford Charles Clark in 1972 in Pearl City, and moved to New Orleans. Our daughters were born there, and New Orleans held a special place in my heart. The rest of my life I spent in Centennial, CO and loved every minute. Esp... Full story
McConnell hosted a special Raise the Roof fundraiser in order to try and help out the American Legion and Historical Society buildings raise money towards new roof construction for both buildings. The event was a "socially distanced" BBQ competition, in which seven teams all entered to compete for top honors, with the general public being able to purchase Pulled Pork Sandwiches and other lunch options. It was not your typical BBQ competition, as they included an "Open" category where the teams...
It's with deep regret that today the Northwest Illinois Sports Hall of Fame Committee announces the official cancellation of the "Jim Shaw All-Star Basketball Games". The longstanding event is supported by the Northwest Illinois Sports Hall of Fame & Elkay Manufacturing. 2020 was to be the 23rd Installment of this longstanding event which allowed senior standouts from 19 area towns to participate in one final basketball game. Eastland Jr./Sr. High School had hosted all but one of the games,...
Highland Community College welcomes back employees, students, and visitors to campus as it prepares for the fall 2020 semester. On July 7, the College announced its Phase 4 Campus Safety Precautions asking everyone to social distance, wear a mask, self-monitor, and use proper hand hygiene practices. Since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic in March, Highland Community College has restricted visitors on campus with most of the workforce working from home and ending the spring semester through distance learning. The May commencement...
The Colby Smith Memorial 4 Mile Classic has gone VIRTUAL in 2020! The 13th Annual Colby Run will be held any place, at any time. Plan your route and run or walk four miles for Colby during Colby Run Week, August 12 – 22, 2020. You have a one week window to run or walk four miles for Colby at your own pace. Do it from any location you choose. Run or walk indoors on a track or treadmill, or outside in the neighborhood, in a park or on a trail. You pick! This is a great way to be competitive w...
Illinois hospitals serve a critically important role in Northwest Illinois communities. Not only is healthcare delivery one of the largest industries representing thousands of jobs in our region, they are also our frontline healthcare heroes in the fight against COVID and other communicable diseases. On July 7, Governor JB Pritzker signed into law a bipartisan piece of legislation which I was proud to support for our hospitals and the communities they serve. Senate Bill 2541 renewed the...
Most people never noticed, but due to the Coronavirus, Illinois relaxed the steps necessary to get your name on the ballot in a political race, and John Cook of Freeport took advantage by collecting signatures and following the requirements in order to challenge Andrew Chesney for the 89th District State Representative office in the upcoming November election. “I was collecting signatures in an effort to be on the ballot, but I won't form a PAC until I know my petitions have withstood any o...
Covering local athletes and celebrating their exploits is always rewarding, but quite often we never learn the story behind the athlete, or what they went through or had to overcome in their lives to get to that point. So when we were notified about how Garrett Buske, a recent graduate of Stockton High School, had been chosen to represent the Chicago region in a special Shriner's Hospital PGA Golf event ... to say our jaws dropped would be an understatement. Garrett, 18, a patient at Shriners Ho...
