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(Look for complete breakdowns of each team in this week's Fall Sports Special Section) Okay, we've spent a lot of time taking a close look at every team in our coverage area, but how will they all stack up - not only against themselves, but other schools outside of our region? Glad you asked. NUIC SOUTH With the NUIC splitting up into three different "mini" conferences, the South is now the easiest one to predict even though they welcome in Fulton as a new full time member - and we haven't seen...
(See Our Fall Sports Issue for a breakdown of each team in our coverage area) Now that we've looked at a few teams individually, how do they stack up when compared against each other? With several schools leaving for the eight man format, and the inclusion of taking a look at the Six Rivers Conference in Wisconsin, there's a lot to cover. So, with that in mind, let's look at the Six Rivers first because it is the easiest to break down. The 2021 Six Rivers Conference should be a breakdown of the...
Highland alum Kiley Schulz, a native of Stockton, is living her dream as the new theatre director at Wahlert Catholic High School in Dubuque, Iowa. She is proud of her theatre roots while attending Highland Community College to prepare her to study theatre arts at the University of Wisconsin-Platteville. Schulz graduated from Highland in 2016. "I am excited and nervous, and it means a lot to me to be able to get this job after the lack of live theatre this past year," Schulz said. "Now, I am goi...
Word spread quickly throughout the region that both the Dakota and Durand School Boards had voted to reject the Governor's mask requirement in schools and were going to make them optional. In fact, when word of the vote got out, many people were hoping, calling and trying to pressure their own districts into doing the same thing. Let me open by saying that nobody, and I do mean NOBODY, hates wearing a fricken mask more than I do. As an overweight asthmatic, breathing through any form of...
By PETER HANCOCK Capitol News Illinois A capacity crowd packed into the Illinois State Board of Education room on Wednesday as many more stood outside the building to protest the state’s new indoor mask mandate in all public and nonpublic schools. “I'm so tired of hearing how resilient our kids are. Resilience is something you choose,” said Ruby Johnson, a mother of seven children from New Lenox. “Our kids did not choose to be masked all day, unable to see their friends or teachers smile at them...
Here we are back in full swing again. Fall sports are back on and the summer heat did not miss a beat. While Dan does a great job with the fall sports edition, I have a few observations of my own. Last week I got stung by a mob of angry bees. I estimate a few dozen bites. It’s been an itchy week ever since. I had no side effects except one night about four days after the encounter, I woke up shaking badly with the chills. I’m not a doctor, but I’m guessing that was my body’s way of fightin...
Let us get one thing straight – I am not gay. Growing up as a theater kid who played basketball, I heard all of the comments, and members of my basketball team never did know what to make of seeing me on stage wearing makeup, but … nope. My eye has always been captured by the female of the species. When I went to New York and tried my hand at the professional stage, it was a rather rude awakening. A guy saying, “You want to go get a beer?” wasn’t always intended as just – ‘getting a beer.’ So, I...
Warren Lois Marie Bailey, 77 Lois Marie Bailey, age 77, of Warren, IL passed away Saturday, August 14, 2021 at home. She was born August 18, 1943 in Bates, AR to the late Euen and Iven (Kiro) Hudspeth. Lois married Charles Bailey on September 5, 1959 in Aurora, IL. Charles passed away January 20, 2020. Lois had worked as a Lab Tech for Faskure Co. and had owned and operated Lily Lake Tap with her husband Charles. She loved art, dancing, dance competitions, bowling, camping and going to the drag strip. Lois is survived by her children, Peggy... Full story
The Freeport Community Foundation announces nominations are open for the 2021 Matthew A. Marvin Community Impact Award. This award honors an individual or nonprofit organization whose notable contributions to the community set a high standard of quality and positive impact. In addition to the recognition, the recipient is awarded $1,000 to present to the winner’s chosen non-profit 501(c) (3) charitable organization. Nomination forms can be found on our website: www.freeportcommunityfoundation.org. You may also call or email the Foundation to r...
"Ok students, we are going to start the school year with an essay – What I did on my Summer vacation'." But little Suzie raised her hand and asked, "You mean you haven't you been following me on Twitter all Summer?" The M& M went to school because it really wanted to be a Smartie. "But I don't want to go back to school!" she wailed. Nobody likes me! They tease me and pull my hair, and beat me up, I hate It!" "Nobody said teaching would be easy dear," her husband replied. I'd tell my teacher about my broken pencil, but it's pointless. After his...
Two initiatives of the Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR), carried by State Senator Brian Stewart (R-Freeport) during session earlier this year, have now been signed into law. Senate Bill 1878 will align the values of bowfin and paddlefish with sturgeon, as all three fish are roe-bearing species. The legislation increases their fair market value or replacement cost from $1 per pound to $4 per pound, which increases criminal penalties for illegal harvesting. “Paddlefish and bowfin are highly valued for their roe, just like s...
Highland students with a background in agriculture or farm experience can receive up to $7,000 a year in grant funding. Through Highland Community College's partnership with the National Farm Workers Program $100,000 in funding is available to the College for any Highland student that has agriculture or farm experience. Students studying any degree or certificate type can apply: this is not a grant for only ag students. "The college is very excited to continue its partnership with UMOS," said...
Boys RR/SM 184 Thomas Hereau – 39, Camden Flack – 44, George Winter – 49, Joe Winter – 52 = 184 Eastland 189 Andy Anderson – 40, Gabe York – 48, Peyton Urish – 49, Carson Heckman – 52 = 189 Aquin 190 Lane Pierson – 38, Reid Pierson – 47, Copper Hathaway – 51, Drew Ege – 54 = 190 West Carroll 320 Copper Smith – 69, Wilson Bressler – 77, Durlin Richardson – 80, Erik Kice – 94 = 320 Winnebago 177 Jacob Johnson – 43, Jackson Lindquist – 44, Patrick Murray – 44, Logan Grey – 46 = 177 PC/LW 225 Mikhail Hussain – 41, Conor DeZell – 49, Nathan Woodley...
