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The Lanark Public Library and the Friends of the Lanark Public Library are kicking off summer reading with a special program on June 9, 10am at the Lanark Heritage Center, 106 S Broad Street. All ages are welcome to learn about the beauty of the magnificent pelican and other wildlife, presented by “Hoo” Haven Wildlife and Educational Center of Durand. This event is free and will last about one hour. Hoo Haven is dedicated to rehabilitating and releasing, sick, injured, and orphaned North American Wildlife. They are committed to educating ind...
Personal Injury Accident On Saturday, May 27, Deputies were dispatched to the area of IL Route 78 S. and E. Loran Road in rural Stockton for personal injuries from a motorcycle accident. Deputies arrived on scene and learned that a motorcycle driven by Jonathan Peevey, 21 of Stockton, was traveling northbound on IL Route 78 S. when Peevey lost control of his motorcycle, caught gravel on the shoulder, and left the roadway. After leaving the roadway, the motorcycle overturned and landed on its side before coming to rest. Peevey, along with his...
State Senator Andrew Chesney invites residents of the 45th District to take advantage of a free Constituent Education Resource Card that is available through his legislative office in Freeport. The resource card provides free entry for up to four people to several of Chicagoland's world-class museums and zoos. Any resident of the 45th District may reserve the Constituent Education Resource Card on a first come first served basis, to visit any of the following museums: • Adler Planetarium • The...
About 15 parents and their kids gathered for dinner on May 18 at Highland Community College, but it was no ordinary meal. The cool thing about this event was the kids helped prepare the food and, hopefully along the way, learned a few lessons as well. Barb Curry with the University of Illinois Extension Office and Janet Vrtol from RAMP, supervised the first-ever Cooking With Kids class which was intended to teach kids about nutrition and how what they eat makes a huge difference in how they...
The Orangeville American Legion Post 720 will be hosting the annual County American Legion Flag Retirement Ceremony on Monday, June 12, 2023, 6 pm, at the Orangeville Village Hall, 301 S. East Street, Orangeville. The American Legion performs this service, usually around Flag Day. Our faded, frayed and unserviceable U. S. flags are properly, and respectfully, retired and destroyed at this time. Please give your unusable flags to a Legion member at any time. All Legion posts in Stephenson County, the Boy Scouts and Orangeville village officials...
The Pearl City Lions Club annually presents scholarships to several deserving graduating seniors from Pearl City High School. Lionism is dedicated to service to others, and applicants for the scholarships are asked to explain in an essay why they think service is important and how they plan on using their future career to serve others. This year the club is offering two types of scholarships: the college education scholarship for students planning on attending a two- or four-year college and the Career and Technical Education scholarship pursui...
With the spring legislative session heading towards a close, House Republican Leader Tony McCombie has planned a series of “End of Session Wrap-Up Events” with fellow members of the Illinois House and local leaders. These events are an opportunity for lawmakers to update constituents on what was accomplished this year in the legislature and listen to constituent feedback. “Making myself available across my legislative district has been my top priority over the last six years. I am excited to be back in the 89th District to update const...
A donation to the Highland Community College Foundation by Fred and Carol Redmore was used to purchase a Thermo Scientific Nicolet iS5™ infrared spectrometer for Highland’s Chemistry lab. Fred Redmore taught Chemistry at Highland for more than 40 years, and Carol Redmore taught English. Spectroscopy is the study of the interaction of light and matter. Chemists commonly use infrared spectroscopy in their chemical investigations. In some ways, the bonds that hold atoms together in molecules can be reasonably modeled as springs. The springs can...
Stephenson County Sheriff, Steve Stovall, made a special presentation at the County Board Meeting held Thursday night. Introducing new members of the force, and then reading a special commendation that was awarded: On April 15th, at approximately 12:23 pm, Deputy Jamie Hare, who was off duty, came upon a traffic crash scene in the area of Route 73 and Goddard Road in rural Lena. This incident left one vehicle on its side, with an 80 year old female trapped inside. After stopping at the scene...
You are invited to join trained volunteer guides for a family friendly, interactive tour of the magical Casper Bluff Preserve, a place where nature's treasurers meet with history's secrets. Morning tours will be held on Saturday, June 3 and 17 beginning at 9AM with an evening tour scheduled for Tuesday, June 19t at 7PM. The cost is $10/person. RSVPs are required at www.jdcf.org/events. One of the most popular stops on the tour is the Mississippi River overlook. Casper Bluff commands some of the...
The famous History Channel television show, American Pickers, is planning to return to our region in July, and they're looking for places to "pick". American Pickers is a documentary series that explores the fascinating world of antique "picking" on the History Channel. The hit show follows skilled pickers in the business, as they hunt for America's most valuable antiques. They are always excited to find historically significant or rare items, in addition to unforgettable characters and their...
The ordinance had been passed a couple of months ago, but the signs throughout town that actually pointed out what roads in Lena were approved truck routes just finished being put up – which means that enforcement of the new regulations can now begin. The issue is quite simple – road repair. Lena was having a growing problem with road repairs being needed throughout town, and the biggest reason the roads were falling apart was due to large trucks using rods that were never intended to handle tha...
Stephenson County Treasurer Stephanie Helms announces that property tax bills were scheduled to be mailed out to owners on May 12th. The first installment of the 2022 (payable in 2023) property tax bills is due on Friday, June 23rd. The second installment will be due on Friday, September 1st. More than 25,600 bills were mailed representing $83,147,000 in property taxes billed. The tax bill format is dramatically different this year. The Treasurer has transitioned from a legal-sized self-seal mailer, to a letter-sized bill mailer in a standard...
Honor our fallen warriors and contribute to the continuing needs of our veterans on National Poppy Day®, the Friday before Memorial Day, May 26th, when members of American Legion Auxiliary (ALA) Unit 1014 distribute bright red poppies in exchange for a donation. The Flanders Fields poppy has become an internationally known and recognized symbol of the lives sacrificed in war and the hope that none died in vain. The American Legion Family called upon Congress to proclaim the Friday before...
For more than a century, the red shield bearing the name of The Salvation Army has represented help for anyone in the toughest of times. Questions are never asked and judgments are never given. The philosophy has remained simple and the same - people need help, and the Salvation Army will serve without discrimination. Hopefully, the assistance needed is only temporary, but if return visits are necessary that's fine too and the Salvation Army will continue to offer that help in a variety of ways...
The journey through grief can be difficult. Many people find it comforting to face grief with others experiencing similar challenges. Join us for “Walking Through Grief,” an education and support group providing resources and encouragement for people grieving the death of a loved one. Walking Through Grief is a six-week grief support group open to those ages 18+ who have experienced the death of someone special. Sessions will be held on Wednesdays from 6:00-7:30 pm from June 7 to July 12, 2023, at SSM Health at Home’s hospice office locat...
St. John’s Lutheran – Pearl City St. John’s Lutheran Church, Pearl City, will celebrate the Sixth Sunday of Easter and Mother’s Day on May 14. A Worship Service with Holy Communion will begin at 9:00 A.M. with Pastor Michelle Knight presiding. The last Sunday School Class until fall will be held during the service. The service will be available on Livestream on the St. John’s Pearl City Facebook Page. Pearl City High School Baccalaureate will be held May 14 at 3:00 p.m. at Zion /Community Church. The Grace Meal will be served on Sunday, May 21....
Ink Cartridge Donations Keep your computer/printer ink cartridges out of the land fill by donating them to the Lanark United Methodist Women in Faith at 405 E. Locust St., Lanark, Illinois. Harmony Rummage Sale Harmony United Methodist Church 2600 W. Pearl City Rd. Freeport, Il. 61032 will be holding their rummage sale May 17-20. Hours are 8:am--4:30 Wed-Fri. Saturday 8:00 - 11:30. We have something for everyone. Lunch will be available. McCombie Wants Your Feedback As the legislative session in Springfield continues, House Republican Leader...
Jo Daviess Conservation Foundation (JDCF) recently acquired 70 wooded acres southeast of Stockton. Adjacent to the 335-acre Wards Grove Nature Preserve, JDCF’s acquisition creates a more than 400-acre complex of conserved land that will never be developed and will always be open to the public for outdoor enjoyment. According to the Illinois Nature Preserves Commission, “Its large size, unbroken canopy, mature understory, and position with respect to other regional forested areas, make Wards Grove a very valuable site for area-sensitive bird spe...
The Butterfly Farm in Stephenson County is now home to an oak tree savanna thanks to local youth and community members. The group of 25 oak trees, called a savanna, will bring new life to oak-hickory forests currently under threat in Illinois. The 4-H Green Communities Tree Program focuses on tackling global issues at a local level. "Oak savannas are being overtaken by invasive species, as well as more shade-tolerant trees, such as maples," says Curt Sinclair, University of Illinois Extension...
Join University of Illinois Extension Natural Resources, Environment, and Energy Educator, Jay Solomon for “Rainwater Management with Native Plants”. This program is taking place on Wednesday, May 17, 2023 at 6 p.m. at the Jo Daviess County Extension Office, 204 Vine St. Elizabeth, IL 61028. There will be a $5 fee to attend the program and pre-registration is requested. To register or for more information call us at 815-858-2273. You can also register directly at go.illinois.edu/Rainwater. Whether dealing with drought conditions or excess rai...
The Jo Daviess Conservation Foundation (JDCF) invites you to a free birding walk on Friday, May 12 beginning at 9AM at our newly acquired property adjacent to Wards Grove Nature Preserve in Stockton, IL. JDCF Director of Special Projects and birding enthusiast, Tom Clay, will lead the walk as we look and listen for area sensitive bird species such as the Acadian flycatcher, ovenbird, American redstart, scarlet tanager, veery, pileated woodpecker, and black and white warbler. Bring your binoculars and sense of adventure! RSVPs not needed....
The status hearing of the Broshous trial Thursday afternoon inside courtroom four of the Stephenson County Courthouse was rather short, but may have revealed a lot. “Your honor we have an agreement to six months out for a plea date,” her attorney said. “We’re having some restitution issues we’re working out.” “My understanding there was a significant amount of money,” Judge Schorsch said. “So, six months make sense, we will plan to set a date for November 16th at 1:30.” And with that, it was o...
The Stephenson County Board's April meeting never even really got started before the fireworks began to sparkle over the same issue that has been plaguing the Board for more than ten years – the Nursing Home. Everything started with the Consent Agenda – which is typically the least controversial element of any meeting – but the motion was made to pull out the Nursing Home Payables of $219,719.09 and make them go to the Finance Committee for payment when funds become available as prioritized by t...
Fatal UTV Accident On 04/15/23 at approximately 4:16 p.m., Jo Daviess County Sheriff’s Deputies were dispatched to 3004 S. Fairway Rd., for a UTV accident with entrapment. Upon arrival it was discovered a UTV being operated by a juvenile with another juvenile passenger on private property had rolled over after striking a stump. Both Juveniles were thrown from the UTV and the operator was pinned underneath. The operator was transported by Stockton EMS to Freeport Memorial Hospital for treatment of injuries and was later pronounced deceased d...
