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After a hiatus due to the pandemic, the Santa Store was back at River Ridge Schools. An annual event sponsored by the RR PTO for the last 20 years, Santa Store provides elementary students an opportunity to shop for their loved ones. Middle and high school students were Santa's helpers and wrapped gifts and became personal shoppers as the little ones who selected their one of a kind gifts for their loved ones! A fun time was had by all. Huge "Thank Yous" go out to the PTO, the students and...
State Sen. Brian Stewart (R-Freeport) is renewing his calls for felony penalties for criminals convicted of assaulting state child welfare workers after a Department of Children and Family Services (DCFS) worker from Springfield was killed on the job Jan. 4, nearly four years after another DCFS worker from Dixon died Feb. 8, 2018, as a result of injuries from being assaulted on the job. “Like paramedics and other first responders, DCFS workers often face uncertain situations in which the risks are many, as there is often anger directed at t...
Stateline area families welcomed 482 bundles of joy into the world at SSM Health Monroe Hospital in 2021. When looking at the most common names given to these sweet new family members, parents most commonly chose: - Alaina - Asher - Blakely/Blake - Charlotte - Everleigh - Jackson/Jax - Levi - Lincoln - Olivia - Waylon Teagan and Easton topped the list of popular baby names in 2020. While Family Birth team is busy caring for families year-round, April saw the highest number of birthdays in 2021, with 50 little ones joining the world. Birth...
Freeport Community Foundation announces the addition of Cindy Foley and Yvette Sellers to its Board of Directors. “We are pleased to welcome both Cindy and Yvette to our board of directors,” said Michelle DeHaven, Executive Director of the Foundation. “Cindy and Yvette bring a wealth of experience to our Board and will be very valuable in furthering the mission of FCF: to empower non-profits to develop solutions that help northwest Illinois communities thrive.” Cindy Foley is the Community Outreach Director for The Workshop in Galena, Illinoi...
From Mrs. Janecke's Orangeville Kindergarten Class. Dear Santa I would like a phone and a little puppy – Gage I would like a switch and a fishing pole – Alex I would like a unicorn to ride on – Selena I would like a skateboard and a blue helmet – Bentley I would like a Barbie Elsa – Braelynn I would like a tiny Christmas Tree – Lyric I would like a bit auger – Zaiden I would like a dinosaur and a gorilla – Maddox I would like a magic elf – Magnus I would like a dog and my two front teeth – Ell...
The Highland Community Foundation unveiled a commissioned mural to honor Delbert Scheider, one of the founding members of Freeport Community College, which eventually became Highland Community College. Jeff Reinke, the executive director for the Foundation, praised Scheider's unwavering optimism and vision, noting that his influence will endure throughout the region. Reinke said, "Del loved education, agriculture, and Highland Community College. He led with a deep passion that was rooted in a ho...
With the recent surge of renewable energy projects being built in the surrounding area, questions, concerns and even misconceptions have spurred the interest of many residents. University of Illinois Extension Natural Resources, Environment and Energy Educator Jay Solomon responded to many of these during the Solar and Wind Renewable Energy Workshop in Freeport at the end of November. Solar panels can be seen on homes, businesses and cropping up on farm fields. Solomon discussed everything from terminology to home energy plans and even...
The Northwest Illinois Forestry Association (NIFA) will meet on Tuesday evening, December 14th, at 7 pm, at the Stockton Public Library, to elect officers and to continue planning events for 2022. This business meeting will finalize a list of tours and events for next year. Both members and the public are welcome to provide their input and suggestions. The Stockton Public Library is located at 140 West Benton Avenue, Stockton, Illinois....
Years ago, we ran the story regarding the rankings of Nursing Home Facilities within our region, and according to those numbers, the Lena Nursing Home was dead last. Since that time, the facility was sold to a Suzanna Koenig, and her company – SAK Management – that promotes itself as "the Senior Housing Turnaround Specialists" was called in to help turn the facility around. But according to the family of Dick Deyo of Lena, things might actually be worse now than before. Village Voices was con...
At their November meeting the Lanark Lions Club voted to give a financial contribution to the Lanark Area Community Foundation (LACF). The $500 donation will allow the LACF to expand their growing list of projects supported. "I was honored to accept an invitation from Allan Rahn recently to guest speak at a Lions meeting, where I was able to share the excitement that the LACF has for the future of the Lanark area. Lions members seemed genuinely interested and pleasantly surprised with our past...
The Freeport Community Foundation announces the 2021 and 2020 recipients of the organization’s Matthew A. Marvin Community Impact Award. This award recognizes an individual who has selflessly served the Northwest Illinois community with vision, humility, dedication and enthusiasm. It is named for community leader and philanthropist Matthew A. Marvin, who was a dedicated supporter of the Freeport Community Foundation and significant donor to the Foundation’s Unrestricted Community Needs Fund, its largest granting source. Sharing the 2021 hon...
The Freeport Community Foundation Board of Directors recently awarded grants from both the John M. Drogosz Youth Substance Abuse Prevention/Treatment Memorial Fund and the Luthin Family Endowment Fund. A $4,500.00 grant from the John M. Drogosz Youth Substance Abuse Prevention/Treatment Memorial Fund went to The Rosecrance Foundation for its Therapeutic Recreation Program. Grants made from this Fund are directed to non-profit organizations with educational, prevention and/or treatment of substance abuse programs focused on helping youth ages...
The Northwest Illinois Daily (a cooperative fundraiser) announces its November winners. 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 include: Caring...
Built in 1870, the Wesley United Methodist Church in Stockton is a classic example of nineteenth century architecture. It rests on a pleasant lawn and is landscaped with hedges, plants, flowers, and bushes. It is a brilliant white. The roof is peeked and at the front of the structure is a bell tower with a tall steeple that has a cross upon its top. Inside there is a choir loft, oak pews, and a modest pulpit. Tall stained-glass windows line the walls. It is in the glass in one of the windows...
Freeport Chief of Police Matt Summers addressed the recent acts of violent crime in a press conference at City Hall after a night of gun violence. On November 18, 2021 at approximately 7:52 P.M., Freeport Police responded to the area of Galena and Pleasant for report of shots fired. Officers heard shots fired and the location was confirmed by Freeport's ShotSpotter system. When officers arrived, they found two individuals suffering from gunshot wounds. Officers immediately rendered aid to the...
SSM Health Monroe Clinic Medical Group is preparing to administer their first pediatric doses of Pfizer’s COVID-19 vaccine to children ages 5-11, now that the CDC has given their authorization and Wisconsin DHS has endorsed its clinical guidance. Parents can begin scheduling vaccine appointments now. SSM Health is ready to offer vaccination to kids ages 5-11 in a variety of ways: - During previously scheduled Pediatric Department appointments in Monroe - COVID-19 vaccine only appointments - SSM Health is offering a mass pediatric vaccination c...
Craig Burns Sentenced On November 10, 2021, Craig Burns of Hanover, Illinois, was sentenced by Judge Kevin Ward to two years in the Illinois Department of Corrections for the offense of Aggravated Fleeing/Eluding, which is a Class 4 Felony. Burns had previously pled guilty to the offense. This charge resulted from a pursuit on August 28, 2020, in rural Galena and Elizabeth after Burns failed to stop for officers. Burns fled at a high rate of speed, passing numerous motorists illegally, before...
Like many other healthcare facilities, SSM Health Monroe Hospital and Monroe Clinic Medical Group is experiencing extremely high patient volumes. While our staff has done an incredible job maintaining a steady state of care throughout the COVID pandemic, we have recently reached an all-time high of hospitalized COVID patients, in addition to facing bed capacity and staffing challenges. We have made the difficult decision to suspend select non-urgent procedures in order to support hospitalized patient care needs until further notice. This will...
There's a classic saying everyone knows, "Money Talks," but in the case surrounding Adkins Energy and the Pearl City Elevator Dispute, apparently it can also buy silence. The dispute between Adkins Energy and the Pearl City Elevator was settled over the weekend, and Village Voices was able to get details regarding the settlement itself. Just before the two parties were scheduled to go to trial, a settlement agreement was reached. The controversy surrounded Pearl City obtaining 56% control over...
Beginning November 15th and concluding December 1st, the Pearl City High School FFA, National Honor Society, and Servant Leadership members will be collecting used eyeglasses for the Pearl City Lions Club. The glasses are then sorted, sent around the world, and distributed to people who can’t afford them. Eyeglasses should be in good condition and not scratched. Eyeglasses should be brought to Mr. Zink or Mrs. Gallagher’s rooms. The three students who collect the most eyeglasses will be treated to a pizza party compliments of the Pearl Cit...
Just in time for the holiday season, State Representative Andrew Chesney (R-Freeport) will be hosting a Pet Rescue Fair with Friends Forever Humane Society. The event will allow area residents to meet adoptable pets, learn about state programs, and even take advantage of half-priced cat adoptions. "There is always a need for responsible pet-owners to share their love and homes with furry friends seeking their forever homes," said Rep. Chesney, himself an owner of rescue Labrador. "We hope that...
Thanksgiving is still a little ways away, but the town of Lanark is already gearing up for a festive holiday season. The following events are all scheduled, so make sure to include one or more of them into your holiday planning. Christmas-themed Downtown Planters-November 25 Lanark's Celebrate Lanark Committee is challenging everyone to guess which Christmas movie is depicted by each of the decorated planters in downtown Lanark. See if you are right when answers are posted on Celebrate Lanark's...
If you enjoy wine...as well as snowshoeing and cross-country skiing...check out a new wine-themed fundraising event and fine wine sale planned for December 4 from 2-4:30 PM at the Woodbine Bend Golf Course and Restaurant just in time for the holidays. The Jo Daviess Conservation Foundation (JDCF) is hosting Uncorked: Pull a Cork for the Valley of Eden in order to raise funds for the equipment needed to groom ski and snowshoe trails, as well as help with other family-oriented recreational...
The Midwest Medical Center Auxiliary Foundation will once again sponsor the Tree of Love fundraiser that will provide the Northwest Illinois the opportunity to honor loved ones while helping to raise money for Midwest Medical Center. Our beautiful Tree of Love will be in the main lobby of the hospital, however, because of uncertainties due to Covid 19 there will not be a tree lighting ceremony this year. We will also have a special commemorative tree placed in the entryway of the hospital that will be decorated with ornaments donated by...
Most people have seen the photo of 37 year old Melissa Trumpy, the woman from Monticello, WI who is still missing as of press time. And word has spread, albeit slowly, regarding the SWAT Team response to the situation in Shannon on October 27th at the Hammer household that ended without incident. At this time, Carroll County Sheriff, Ryan Kloepping, has not replied to requests from Village Voices for the official release regarding the incident, but we understand it is a small department that is...
