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The holiday shopping season begins in Downtown Freeport this weekend, November 23, continuing the tradition of Mistletoe Walk. In one very special day, experience all the shopping, dining, and holiday cheer the stores and businesses have to offer. Dozens of businesses, shops and boutiques open their doors with holiday music, treats and shopping specials on Saturday. Special live music appearances are scheduled throughout downtown with community carolers walking the streets to spread festive...
Natalie Henning, RN, SSM Health Monroe Hospital float nurse, is the newest recipient of the DAISY Award. The DAISY Award is an international program that celebrates the extraordinary clinical skill and compassionate care delivered by nurses every day. Nurses may be nominated by patients, families and colleagues. The award recipient is chosen based on specific criteria to receive The DAISY Award. Natalie was nominated by three different individuals. One of which was Nicole, a previous patient of...
Effective October 16, 2024, Bruce Cubberley is the new Executive Director of the Freeport Park District. Cubberley earned a Bachelor of Science in Ornamental Horticulture at Purdue University and a Master of Science in Landscape Horticulture at the University of Wisconsin-Madison. For the last 5 years, Cubberley has been the Superintendent of Parks and Natural Resources at the Park District. "It is an honor to serve the Park District Board of Commissioners and the residents of Freeport. I see...
We are excited to announce that Lincolnway Dental has officially opened its doors on Lincoln Highway in Sterling! At 2501 E Lincolnway, our brand-new, state-of-the-art dental office is now welcoming patients of all ages, offering comprehensive and personalized dental care. About Lincolnway Dental At Lincolnway Dental, we are committed to providing top-tier dental care with a focus on patient comfort and satisfaction. Our office is designed to be a welcoming space, featuring the latest dental technology to ensure that treatments are efficient, e...
PCE Empowering Foundation is proud to introduce The Farm to Table Gathering, a new and exciting event dedicated to supporting our local communities. Join us on Saturday, November 16, 2024, for an evening of good food, great company, and a shared commitment to making a positive impact. Set in a charming, historic barn over 100 years old that was once used for milking cows, this event offers a unique opportunity to engage in meaningful conversations while enjoying a locally sourced, delicious meal. As PCE Empowering Foundation continues to unify...
We announced the contest over six weeks ago – asking people to rank the top ten places where they like to eat from 1 to 10. A reason could be given for their top choice, and a total of three lists could be submitted – 1 for dinner, 1 for lunch, and 1 for breakfast. The only rules involved were that they had to be places where you paid for your meal – so no votes for "Mom's cooking" would count. And the place you chose had to be located somewhere within out circulation area – so Rockfor...
SSM Health Monroe Hospital and SSM Health Monroe Clinic Medical Group are excited to welcome a new women's health provider, Joseph DiZoglio, MD. Dr. DiZoglio earned his medical degree at Warren Alpert Medical School of Brown University in Providence, Rhode Island, followed by an Obstetrics and Gynecology Residency at St. Francis Hospital in Hartford, Connecticut. As a women's health provider, Dr. DiZoglio brings an expertise in providing comprehensive obstetric and gynecological care to women...
The 38th Annual Tri-State Ag Lender’s Seminar will be held on Tuesday, October 29th at the Best Western Plus Hotel in Dubuque, Iowa (3100 Dodge Street). This seminar is sponsored by Iowa State University Extension and Outreach; University of Illinois Extension and UW-Madison Division of Extension. The agenda this year again focuses the marketing outlooks of dairy, livestock and grains along with the issues of machinery values and right to repair, and farm transitions. A short presentation on financial performance and market possibilities of d...
The Illinois Office of Tourism released 2023 economic impact numbers for the State of Illinois last week as well as Stephenson County's share of that growth. In 2023, visitors spent $52 million in Stephenson County – a 3.6 percent increase over 2022. This follows a nine percent increase in revenue from 2021 to 2022. The direct tourism spending of $52 million exceeds all records in Stephenson County. The total revenue figures include spending for lodging, food and beverage, recreation, retail, a...
September 3 was an exciting day at Midwest Medical Center in Galena. On September 3, Midwest Health Clinic (Galena office-Internal Medicine, Family Practice, and Specialty Clinic) opened in its new location in the Midwest Medical Center expansion. Patients will now use the new, canopied South Entrance to access clinic providers and rehabilitation services (physical therapy, occupational therapy, and speech therapy). Two added bonuses on September 3: Galena Roasters Bistro opened in the new...
Russell Law Offices, S.C., is pleased to announce its expansion into Northwest Illinois through a merger with Vincent Law Office of Warren, IL. This merger comes as Attorney Mary Vincent transitions into retirement. "Russell Law Offices is honored to continue the remarkable legacy of legal representation that Attorney Mary Vincent and her father have provided to the residents of Warren and Northwest Illinois," said Nathan Russell, Managing Attorney of Russell Law Offices. Reflecting on her years of service, Attorney Mary Vincent remarked, "It...
Freeport Dental is expanding again! We are thrilled to announce the upcoming grand opening of Lincolnway Dental, a state-of-the-art dental office set to open early September at 2501 E Lincolnway in Sterling. Lincolnway Dental is dedicated to providing exceptional dental care to the Sauk Valley community, ensuring that every patient enjoys a healthy, beautiful smile. Lincolnway Dental, like our 9 other office locations in the area, will be designed with the patient in mind, offering a...
The Rural Ideas Summit, a dynamic virtual summit, is set to take place on September 12, 2024, bringing together rural entrepreneurs and economic development agencies for a day of transformative learning and collaboration. This one-day event is dedicated to equipping participants with the tools and strategies needed to thrive in today's digital landscape. Elizabeth Business Hub is one of a handful of rural partners across the country to be selected as an in-person site for the National Summit....
The National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB), an organization that advocates for small businesses across the nation, has announced that Illinois State Senator Andrew Chesney (R-Freeport) has earned a perfect 100% on the 2023-3024 legislative scorecard. “Senator Chesney has earned an impressive 100% small-business voting record,” said NFIB Illinois State Director Noah Finley. “He consistently sides with small-business owners on issues that impact their businesses. Unlike many in Springfield, he understands that small-business job-c...
Citizens State Bank is pleased to announce that Retail Officer, Ashley Chambers, is a recent graduate of the CBAI Community Banker's School Program. CBAI, also known as Community Bankers Association of Illinois, hosts a variety of educational forums, seminars, and programs for bankers in Illinois and at the national level. The Community Bankers School (CBS) is an intensive two-year program where bankers receive a rounded education on all areas of bank strategy and operations, as well as tools...
We've all seen them. You're driving down a country road, and suddenly above you is a bright yellow airplane flying low. We call them crop-dusters, even though I found out the name no longer applies. But, why are they all yellow? Is that an aviation requirement because of how low they fly? And what kind of license or regulation do they have to go through? Can any pilot do it? As the questions piled up, I realized I was already working on a story. First, the facts: Crop dusting aircraft are either...
After only a week, we’ve already got a good race going as several readers have emailed, or mailed in their Top Ten lists for places to eat Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner. So, we figured we’d give you an update on the race – even though the voting will continue until August 16th. The majority of “voters” are only listing places for dinner – so we think that contest is the most legitimate so far. Hopefully, we’ll get more lunch and breakfast lists in so those races become “valid” in our eyes. (Whe...
The Daily Drawing is a drawing for 366 daily cash prizes from October 1, 2023 – September 30, 2024 to those donating for a ticket. Over $21,000 is paid out to ticket holders during the drawing year. Cash prizes vary between $50 and $250. A ticket may win multiple times as each ticket remains in the drawing each day for the entire year, no matter how often it may be drawn. Sponsoring organizations from Jo Daviess, Carroll & Stephenson County include: Caring Community of Elizabeth, East Dubuque Music Boosters, Eastland Music Boosters, Galena Key...
The Rural Wisconsin Health Cooperative (RWHC) awarded Dr. Eli Burks the Rural Health Ambassador Award. Dr. Burks serves as SSM Health Monroe Hospital Family Medicine Residency's Residency Program Director. Prior to taking this role in October 2023, Dr. Burks provided care as a Hospitalist for 7 years. He has a passion for rural healthcare for individuals in Monroe and for those in communities across Wisconsin. During the Residency and Fellowship Graduation on June 27, Jeremy Levin, Director of A...
I've been to a ton of board meetings – county, city, village, schools – and an underlying concern throughout all of them is always economic development. Specifically, how do we grow our tax base, get more businesses to open, or more families to relocate into our area? Thanks to a Federal Grant, one organization is not only able to answer that question, but is also providing all kinds of support and information to help solve the problem. I give you the Birth to Five team. Three individuals: Lou...
SSM Health Monroe Hospital is proud to announce the eleven doctors of the Family Medicine Residency, Pharmacy Residency, Emergency Medicine Fellowship and Hospital Fellowship Class of 2024. A graduation ceremony and celebration were held on Thursday, June 27, at Bailey's Run Winery in New Glarus, Wisconsin that honored the doctors who completed the programs at SSM Health Monroe Hospital. This year's graduates include: Jason Christenson, DO, Family Medicine Resident, who is taking a primary care...
There is a serious question people often need to ask themselves when they go out to eat. Specifically – what is your priority? For some, it is low cost; for others they need a quick meal to get back to work – especially at lunch; and for many – the answer to the first two comes before the third one … finding something that tastes good. Last week, the Fat Guys made our way to the Riverside 7 Restaurant in Freeport – located behind the Wendy’s. And the end result was a really good meal … just not...
Dena Dammen, RN, SSM Health Monroe Hospital Family Birth nurse, is the newest recipient of the DAISY Award. Dena was nominated by fellow Family Birth nurse and patient, Lindsey Sigafus. Her nomination shared, "Dena was the nurse who cared for me the day that I was discharged home after delivering my stillborn daughter, Lilah. Dena made sure I had all the time I needed with my girl before I had to say goodbye. When it was time to leave, I requested to walk Lilah out with the funeral home. I was...
The Stephenson County Fair Association is proud to announce that it has been awarded two significant grants to fund safety electrical upgrades to the swine and goat barns. A $6,685 grant from the Marvin • Wilson Community Impact Grant through The Foundation for Northwest Illinois and a $4,000 grant from Compeer Financial will support these critical improvements. The project aims to enhance the safety and functionality of the barns, benefiting exhibitors and visitors alike. Electrical upgrades will include upgrading to breaker boxes, new outlets...
China Buffet A Fat Guy Favorite In all honesty, the plan was to restart the Fat Guys. With Forks restaurant reviews at Cimmino's Pizza for their pasta buffet. I mean, it's listed on their menu, and when we had tried it before, it rocked. But upon entry, we found out the hard way that the staff had no idea what buffet we were talking about, so ... off to China Buffet. I would be the first one to admit that the Pandemic hit area restaurants hard, and the China Buffet was no different. For a long...
