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So, be honest, what does National Newspaper Week mean to you? If you are like most people, the answer is simple, “Not a damn thing.” And I won’t lie, when I got all of the emails and downloadable columns, cartoons and ads from the Illinois Press Association, I ignored it for more than a few days. Part of the reason was that it’s a lot easier telling other people’s stories than your own. And along that same line of thinking – you, the person reading this column right now – are a subscriber to...
Personal finance publication Kiplinger has ranked all U.S. states to determine which is the most, and the least, tax-friendly, based on the tax burden placed on residents. According to the publication, Wyoming is the most tax-friendly. Illinois takes the bottom spot least tax-friendly, primarily due to the property tax burden. According to Kiplinger, Illinois averages $2,048 in property taxes per $100,000 of home value, compared to $635 for Wyoming. Illinois wasn’t the only Midwestern state t...
Many schools claim to have a rivalry with another opponent, but the only way to truly have a rivalry is if both schools are capable of winning. For the Pearl City Wolves, they weren't able to make the claim about Eastland because the only other time they had beaten the Cougars was several years ago – when Kristy Pierce was still the coach at Eastland. But Monday night in Lanark, the Wolves put together their best game of the season in rallying back from a game one 25-17 loss to claim the m...
With Scales Mound trailing Warren 24-23 in game two of their conference battle Tuesday night, Hornet senior, Claire Wienen, stepped up to serve and launched a shot that the world could tell right away was going to be long. Just as the ball was sailing deep over the heads of the Warriors and they all began to scream – believing they had won game two and forced a third contest – the whistle blew. "I was thinking, 'Coach is going to kill me'," Wienen admitted with a grin. "But then I saw the dow...
There was a large crowd in attendance at Stockton Wednesday night for the conference battle between River Ridge and the Stockton Blackhawks. Part of it was due to the special cancer fundraiser being held – complete with a bake sale and silent auction – but no mater what reason people decided to show up, they got to see their Blackhawks put on quite a show in a 25-12, 25-19 sweep. Game one seemed to be over almost as soon as it started. With the score only 3-0, River Ridge head coach Corey Alb...
The Lena-Winslow Panthers have gone through several lineup changes over the past week, and it actually sparked the question when seeing different athletes on the floor in their conference battle against East Dubuque. "Well, when you have as deep of a bench as we do, people can earn spots," said head coach Sue Amendt. "Sadie Mowery has been coming on strong lately, and Allysa Williams provides a better blocker on the right side. When you play against so many good teams like we did at Mount...
Milledgeville 8 AFC 0 (OT) Galena 41 Amboy 6 Aquin 34 EPC 27 Benton/SM/Shull at Boscobel BH/Warren 51 Southwestern 0 Dakota 28 East Dubuque 12 Stockton 28 Du/Pec 0 Lena-Winslow 46 Orangeville 7 Potosi/Cassville 50 Pec/Argyle 7 River Ridge (WI) 21 Ithaca 6 Forreston 38 West Carroll 36 River Ridge 30 Christian Life 6 This Week’s Schedule Aquin at AFC Dakota at Galena Du/Pec at East Dubuque EPC at Amboy Lena-Winslow at Forreston Milledgeville at West Carroll Pec/Argyle at Belleville Potosi/Cassville at Southwestern River Ridge (WI) at B...
Area fans who were looking to see Lena-Winslow stud Isaiah Bruce Friday night could be excused if they found that difficult. Part of the problem would have been that the Panthers donned special camouflage uniforms courtesy of the Army National Guard. "I sent an email blast to the 22 schools in my district and (Coach Arand) was the first to respond," explained Sergeant Williams of the National Guard. "There are three sets of uniforms in Illinois, but this was the first time this set was used in...
For years, teams that played with the smaller teams in the NUIC have heard how they wouldn't have a chance if they played with the big boys - Lena-Winslow, Forreston, EPC and Dakota. They've even heard how they couldn't hang with the teams that struggled in that conference like, say, Durand-Pecatonica. That disrespect found its way to social media this week as the Blackhawks had to hear how they wouldn't win a game the remainder of the season and other such insults, some thinly disguised as...
It's probably safe to say the Aquin Bulldogs took the field Friday night in Pearl City with something to prove both to the NUIC community and even to themselves. Coming into the contest with a 5-0 record usually doesn't allow for doubt, but the Bulldogs, honestly, had not played the top level competition that the EPC Wildcatz would offer at their house on their homecoming night. Despite all that, Aquin left Pearl City with a convincing 34-27 win, smiles all around and knowing they belonged with the big boys both literally and figuratively. In...
Have you ever felt insignificant, or not important, or like you’re not even in the room? Several years ago, my wife and I visited Chuck Swindoll’s church in Dallas, Texas. Chuck Swindoll is a well-known radio preacher who has been on Christian radio for several decades. In my formative years he was very influential in my life as a young pastor. The Sunday we were at his church he preached for fifty minutes. (That’s 5 - O). Afterwards, I went back home to our church and announced that if Chuck Sw...
Stockton Jose Maria Camarillo, 70 Jose Maria Camarillo, 70 years old, was called home to Jesus on September 30, 2019. He was born August 15, 1949 on his grandparents’ ranch in East Orosi. Jose served in the US Army and received a medal of honor for his service in the Vietnam War. He was a lover of music and could be seen playing his harmonica, keyboard and guitar. Jose also enjoyed dancing and spending time with friends and family. He was preceded in death by his parents, Vincent Camarillo Sr. and Lucita Mauricia Herrera Camarillo. He is s... Full story
The horn-driven power sounds of the Sixties and Seventies will be back at the Masonic Event Center this October 19th. But the show isn’t all about the past, according to one artist. “We see this concert as being about the present as well as the past, and also about a high level of musical quality,” said Clyde Cole. Cole will be one of the lead performers in Cole & The Gang, the headliners in a concert presented by Downtown Freeport Events. They’ll be joined by numerous artists from the region. The core of Cole & The Gang is the four Cole br...
State Representative Andrew Chesney, a Freeport Republican born and raised in Northwest Illinois, is seeking re-election next year to the 89th District State Representative seat he campaigned for and won in 2018. Citing a record of fighting for overburdened taxpayers and leading by example, Rep. Chesney is proud of his voting record in defense of Northwest Illinois values. "The voters did not send me to Springfield to bow to the will of Mike Madigan or JB Pritzker. They sent me to Springfield to...
The Dakota Indians and Eastland Lady Cougars claimed the top honors at the NUIC Conference meet held last week at Polo. Athletes had to golf a full 18 holes, with their scores being added together to come up with team totals. For the Boys, Ian Peterson of Dakota paced the field with a score of 81 on the day. His teammate, Ethan Rood was right behind with an 84. In the Girls’ meet, Ashley Janssen of Eastland earned medalist honors with a score of 97. No other golfer broke the 100 barrier. Complete results listed by team finish are as follows: B...
The Freeport Community Foundation cordially invites you and your friends to attend our Fall Grant and Donor Reception on Thursday, October 24, at the Eagles Club, 1200 West Galena, Freeport IL. Social Hour - Hors d'oeuvres: 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. Program: 6:30 to 7:30 pm. There is no charge for the event. 2019 grant awards will be announced along with the 7th annual Matthew A. Marvin Community Impact Award recipient. Please RSVP to the Foundation office at 815-801-3035 by October 17. Our event sponsors are: Benning Group, LLC; Citizens State Bank;...
On September 24th 246 Stephenson County 3rd graders gathered at Oakdale Nature Preserve to take part in the annual "Keepers of the Land" event. This event is offered to all 3rd grade public & private classes in Stephenson County. The idea behind the "Keepers of the Land" event is to promote care for our natural environment. The event organizers goal is to teach students about their dependence and connection to the land, its resources, and living things. We do this through 1) teaching youth in...
Jo Daviess County Historical Society's Old Blacksmith Shop, in partnership with the Upper Midwest Blacksmith Association (UMBA), will present a special hands-on event and two-day music fest called "The Other Side of the Anvil." On Saturday, Oct. 19 and Sunday, Oct. 20, on the lawn adjacent to the Stillman Mansion (513 Bouthillier St.), six forging stations-complete with forge, anvil, vise and tools-will be fired up and skilled regional blacksmiths will provide hands-on instruction for visitors....
Northwest Illinois residents and businesses are invited to participate in the upcoming recycling collection set for Saturday, October 26, from 9:00 a.m. to noon. The event will be conducted at the Carroll County Highway Department outdoor area located on the south side of Route 52/64 at 10735 Mill Road, Mt. Carroll, Illinois. Mill Road is one mile west of the Rt. 78 and Rt. 52/64 intersection. Several categories collected at the event include fees to cover a portion of recycling processing and transfer expense while other categories are free....
