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Jo Daviess County State’s Attorney, Chris Allendorf, would like to remind the public to keep their property and belongings secure. Allendorf stated, “We are seeing nationwide, but also within Jo Daviess County, a rise in property-related crimes. There are numerous causes of this; however, the most common is drug use.” Allendorf continued, “The vast majority of these property crimes are committed by individuals to support a drug addiction. As told to us by many of these criminals, they are looking for easy targets that take the least amount...
The Freeport Community Foundation announces nominations are open for the 2022 Matthew A. Marvin Community Impact Award. This award honors an individual or nonprofit organization whose notable contributions to northwest Illinois set a high standard of quality and positive impact. In addition to the recognition, the recipient is awarded $1,000 to present to his/her non-profit 501(c) (3) charitable organization of choice. Nomination forms can be found on our website: www.freeportcommunityfoundation.org. Interested parties may also call or email...
Northwest Illinois residents and businesses are invited to participate in the upcoming recycling collection set for Saturday, April 30, from 9:00 a.m. to noon at the Elizabeth Community Building rear parking area just off U.S. Route 20, at 330 N. West Street, Elizabeth, Illinois. Several categories collected at the event include fees to cover a portion of recycling expense while some categories are free. NO PAINT, NO TIRES and NO HOUSEHOLD HAZARDOUS WASTE ITEMS will be accepted. A $.70 per pound recycling fee is being charged for all small...
After starting out stuffed with drama in the initial filing period, the Primary Election on June 28 in Stephenson County lost a little bit of its anticipation this past week. That's because some candidates had a change of heart and decided against seeking public office while another was removed from the ballot after their petition was protested on the basis of errors and the protest was found to be valid. Local election officials held hearings on March 28 to hear more than 10 protests filed...
Felony Drug Arrest On the evening of March 26, 2022, Jo Daviess County Deputies came across a suspicious vehicle in the area of S. Logemaan Road and US Route 20 in rural Stockton. Upon further investigation, Klinton L. Bauer, 29 of Stockton, was arrested on an in-state arrest warrant for criminal damage to property and was also charged with Unlawful Possession of Methamphetamine. This incident remains under investigation and Bauer is presumed innocent until proven guilty in court. Felony Drug Arrest On March 27, 2022 at approximately 2:30 am,...
State Senator Brian Stewart (R-Freeport) is hosting a Blood Drive from noon to 4:00 p.m. April 13 in the municipal parking lot at 50 W. Douglas St. in downtown Freeport. “Blood and its components are critical resources in community health care. Across our nation, a person needs blood every two seconds. About one in seven people entering a hospital needs blood. One pint of blood can provide the resources to help treat three people,” Senator Stewart said. “Think about all the good you can do by becoming a blood donor at our Blood Drive April...
Ever wonder what your community could do to keep young adults from leaving? The Greater Freeport Partnership is sponsoring a special presentation looking at strategies for attracting & retaining young adults in rural communities. Based on the new census data (Hill, 2021), 87 of Illinois’ 102 counties experienced population decline between 2010 and 2020. Nearly every rural county in Illinois has experienced an outward migration of its youngest and brightest talent and unfortunately, the trend appears to be continuing. Although the effects of t...
Join Jay Solomon, University of Illinois Extension Natural Resources, Environment, and Energy Educator, for “Rain Water Management in Your Home Landscape” on Wednesday, April 20, 2022 at 1 p.m. at the Elizabeth Community Building, HWY 20 W. Elizabeth, IL 61028. There will be a $5 fee to attend this program and pre-registration is required as seating is limited. To register or for more information please call the Jo Daviess County Extension Office at 815-858-2273 or visit us online at go.illinois.edu/jsw. Rainfall is important to the health of...
Felony Drug Arrest On 3-2-2022 at 12:13 AM, Jo Daviess County Sheriff's Deputies conducted a traffic stop in the area of E. Thoren Rd. and S. Goodhope Rd. in rural Stockton. Timothy Wills, 34 of Savanna, and Rory Buchholz, 36 of Savanna, were passengers in the vehicle and each had valid arrest warrants. During the search of Timothy's person, he was found to be in possession of methamphetamine. This incident remains under investigation. All suspects are innocent until proven guilty in court. Hork...
SSM Health Monroe Hospital and Monroe Clinic Medical Group has updated their visitor policies to allow for two visitors at a time for both hospital and clinic patients. Patients in the Emergency Department, SSM Health Monroe Urgent Care (Freeport) and SSM Health Monroe Express Clinic (Monroe) will continue with one visitor per patient. Visitors must be over 16 years of age and will be asked to complete a health screening, inclusive of temperature, prior to entry. Visitors are required to cover their nose and mouth with a face covering. This is...
The Village of Lena would like to make residents aware of the following: Updated Brush Pick-Up Ordinance No person shall put on the street the following items: grass clippings, brush/branches, yard waste and leaves. All such items must remain off the pavement and on the easement grass area next to the street. As a courtesy service to residents (residential only), the Village will provide the service of picking up brush/branches on the first and third Mondays of the month starting in April and ending in October, said brush/branches many be...
The Stockton Township Public Library will host the Illinois Freedom Project exhibition, which examines the pursuit of civil rights by and for African Americans in Illinois, from April 4 until May 2. This free traveling exhibit is the third element of the Illinois Freedom Project, a multimedia initiative begun in 2011 by the Lincoln Home National Historic Site, along with community partners, to investigate places that best represent the inspiring stories of the journey from slavery to freedom in Illinois. The Illinois Freedom Project teaches...
Once again, the question regarding Stephenson County's Walnut Acres nursing Home was on the agenda at the County Board Meeting Thursday night. Once again, several people showed up with their signs of support, and pleaded with the Board not to close the facility with questions about "How much is human life worth?". And yet, once again, the issue remains unresolved. The biggest problem surrounding the facility is that it has been chronically mis-managed for years – not only by administrators w...
Sheriff Dave Snyders has already made it clear that he is leaving his office after his announcement not to run for another term. But even though he is on his way out, that apparently doesn’t mean he isn’t still trying to pull a few fast ones before he turns in his keys. The County decided it was time to make some significant improvements to the Stephenson County Jail, Public Safety Building and Stephenson County Courthouse. So, an RFP (Request For Proposal) was designated to put the pro...
Primary election season in Stephenson County usually is just a formality and more often than not lacking in any excitement or drama as candidates go through the motions to get to the main event in November. That all changed this year as there are no less than five contested races awaiting voters when they head to the polling places on June 28. In fact, one race in particular will see five people square off trying to win seats on the County Board to represent District G. Since it's the primary...
If an Animal Control Officer finds your pet, and your pet is wearing a current license tag on its collar, Animal Control will contact you. If another citizen finds your pet with its license tag, they will be able to contact the Jo Daviess County Animal Control Department by calling the phone number on the license tag. Animal Control will then, in turn, contact the owner. If your pet has been lost, Animal Control recommends that you contact them immediately. There is an advantage of registering your dog with Jo Daviess County Animal Control. In...
Peter J. McClanathan, a Freeport attorney and longtime Republican, announced his Republican candidacy for the Circuit Judge seat in Stephenson County. His campaign commences after the announcement that current Circuit Judge Michael Bald will be retiring from his current position effective November 2022. "I have the utmost respect for the career and legacy of Judge Bald, from his time in the State's Attorney's Office to his years of service as a Judge," said McClanathan. "It would be an honor to...
Jennifer (Alber) Blakely, of Freeport, Illinois, has announced her Republican candidacy for the Office of Stephenson County Clerk. Jennifer attended Dakota High School and has been a resident of Stephenson County for the past 39 years. Stephenson County is the place where Jennifer, her husband (Matt Blakely) and their 5 children call home. Jennifer (Alber) Blakely is a strong advocate for agriculture and local businesses. Jennifer was born and raised on a dairy farm and she continues to show...
The Stephenson County Board Court Services Committee has grant funds available for local nonprofit organizations with programs that specifically target at-risk youths who are not currently in the legal system. Currently in Stephenson County there are fifty-five juveniles on probation. The goal of youth diversion funding is to have activities/programming in our community that provide alternatives for youth to keep them engaged in positive activities. Interested applicants are encouraged to obtain the funding application on the Stephenson County...
The Illinois House passed a bill Wednesday that would reimburse public school teachers for tuition and mandatory fees paid to a public institution of higher education. The measure is intended to promote the retention of teachers, but Republicans said it would skew toward the benefit of wealthy students whose parents paid for their education. In a 70-42 vote, with no Republican support, the House passed House Bill 4139, which would require the Illinois Student Assistance Commission to establish a...
Submissions are now being accepted for the annual Prairie Wind art and literary magazine. Prairie Wind is a collection of original poetry, prose, visual art, and recorded music contributed by students, staff, alumni, and other members of the Highland Community. It is published in May of each year. The electronic submission form and guidelines are available at highland.edu/prairiewind The submission deadline is March 11. There is a limit of five pieces from each submitter. The magazine has been published annually since 1992 under the auspices...
Brian Stewart – State Senator State Sen. Brian Stewart (R-Freeport) issued a public statement in response to the March 2 announcement by federal officials of a 22-count indictment of former House Speaker Michael Madigan of Chicago on public corruption charges. "Is it any surprise Illinoisans have such little faith in their state government leaders? One more case of one more former public official betraying the public trust," Stewart said. "It is unfortunate that despite our best efforts, we h...
Highland Community College, announces a call for entries for the 50th Annual District High School Juried Art Exhibit. Works are due online by March 17. Submission directions can be found athighland.edu/gallery. The juried art exhibit is designed to recognize high school artists in northwest Illinois and celebrate their visual contributions to the community. Artwork will be on display virtually with winning selections also on display at the Highland Gallery on campus. "Highland Gallery has been...
SSM Health Monroe Hospital has been named one of the 2022 Top 100 Rural & Community Hospitals in the United States by The Chartis Center for Rural Health. Regarded as one of the industry's most significant designations of performance excellence, SSM Health Monroe Hospital is proud to have received this recognition every year since 2016. "We are very proud to be recognized at a national level for the excellent work our teams perform every day," shared Jane Curran-Meuli, President of SSM Health...
The February winners are announced in the Northwest Illinois Daily (a cooperative fundraiser). The Daily Drawing is a drawing for 365 daily cash prizes from October 1, 2021 – September 30, 2022, 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 i...
