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Zachary Duke of Port Byron, Illinois, Named as a Distinguished Scholar at Rockford University
ROCKFORD, ILLINOIS (May 16, 2024) — Zachary Duke of Port Byron, Illinois, is announced as a Spring 2024 Distinguished Scholar at Rockford University. Full-time (twelve or more credits) students who earned at least a 3.75 GPA with no grades below "C" and completed all requirements for the semester are named Distinguished Scholars.
WHS announces Class of 2024 valedictorian and salutatorian
Wethersfield High School released the names of the valedictorian and salutatorian for the graduating Class of 2024. The valedictorian is Traidan Hier. Hier plans to attend Augustana in the fall and will double major in pre-law and political science. She plans to go on to attend law school. Landon Sauer...
Gandarilla, Padilla and Roginski heading to the 2A state track meet
Three members of the Kewanee High School boys track and field team have qualified to compete at the IHSA 2A state finals next weekend on the campus of Eastern Illinois University in Charleston. Leocadio Gandarilla, Anthony Padilla and James “JJ” Roginski qualified for the state meet during the 2A Galesburg...
Crafting Treats for Farm Animals event at The Farm at Prophetstown on May 18
The Crafting Treats for Farm Animals event at The Farm at Prophetstown, located at 3534 Prophetstown Road, is on Saturday, May 18, from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. The free event, included with park admission, invites participants to help create interactive treats for the farm's animal residents and enjoy watching them delight in the treats.
Landmarks Illinois: Bishop Hill Colony Church in dire need of restoration
Anyone who has spent time at Bishop Hill in recent years likely has noticed the need for restoration. Landmarks Illinois, a nonprofit that helps support historic preservation across the state of Illinois. placed the Bishop Hill Colony Church along with nine other sites across the state on its 2024 list of Most Endangered Historic Places in Illinois, which was released May 7.
Bishop Hill Quilt Show set for colorful return this weekend
BISHOP HILL, Ill. (KWQC) -The Bishop Hill Heritage Association announces that the 2024 Bishop Hill Quilt Show will return May 17-19 at Old Colony School. This year’s theme for the event is “Rainbows, Rick Rack, and Roses”. The bedazzling display of color will feature antique, miniature, patchwork,...
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