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Check Out The Renovations to Thomas Park

Sterling residents have a refreshed place to play, gather, and enjoy the outdoors. The Sterling Park District recently celebrated the reopening of Thomas Park after major renovations, unveiling eight new pickleball courts, two basketball courts, a fishing pier, and an upgraded playground. The playground includes two zip lines, adding a new attraction for families and kids.

Sterling, IL · 18h
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Sidewalks in Freeport tell story of poor maintenance | Letter

Three months ago we were on vacation visiting Freeport, my old home town and the only thing we were impressed with was seeing our old friends. It’s seemed that the town’s name Freeport was still living up to its name, a Free Port as those who have little, have been welcomed to stay. As I walked about town, which was mostly the west side where we lived, it was readily obvious that properties were not at all being well maintained by their owners. If only I could display in this letter some of the sad pictures I took on those walks. I understand in yesterday’s, today’s, and the future world, nearly everything is about money. Whether it’s a person or a city. The minor but unsightly issue I saw and am referring to here is property maintenance. In most cases it takes money, but in some instances it only takes some care. Specifically my reference here is regarding sidewalk maintenance, or lack there of. Green sidewalks are easy to find with the grass vegetation grown out from side to side. Generally, that occurs from compromised/cracked walks that have had no edging or other maintenance by anyone for years. How can

Freeport, IL · 3d

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Part of Bluff Blvd closing for Clinton water main project

A news release from the City of Clinton says a water main project is leading to a temporary partial road closure. The city is closing the 200 block of Bluff Boulevard to traffic for road patching as part of the ongoing water main project by Iowa American Water. The closure is effective immediately and is […]

Clinton, IA · 1d

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Grove Hill Cemetery Lights Up for Veterans Day

Members of the Morrison Rotary Club were honored to be part of the Grove Hill Cemetery lighting project, under the direction of American Legion Post 328 of Morrison, on Saturday, November 7th. Vets for Vets funded the grant to purchase the lights, The Home Depot Foundation sponsored the project, and...

Morrison, IL · 1d
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Stephenson County Fair board adds four new members

The Stephenson County Fair Association has added four members to its board while seeking a nominee to fill another opening. Mary Wernicke of Lena, Jodi Colberg of Freeport, Garrett Handsaker of Pearl City and Kenzie Holste of Ridott are joining the board for the 2026-27 term, according to a community announcement. Wernicke was appointed by the Greater Freeport Partnership, while Holste was appointed by the Farm Bureau. Colberg and Handsaker will serve as at-large members. The association also has a one-year board term available. Anyone interested in joining the board can contact a board member to learn more about receiving a nomination. Who is serving on the Stephenson County Fair board The returning officers are Gary Mielke of Ridott, president; Wendell DeVries of Freeport, vice president; Conor DeZell of Pearl City, treasurer; and Carla Meyer of Baileyville, secretary. Other returning members are: Victoria Hansen of Freeport, Farm Bureau appointed Susie Dvorak of Freeport, Home Community Education appointed Becky Thomas of Pearl City, Home Community Education appointed Ethan Trampel of Rock City, 4-H appointed Denise Hayunga of Freeport, 4-H appointed Brittani DeVries of Freeport, FFA appointed Ann DeZell of Lena, FFA appointed Brooke Keltner of Lena, Greater Freeport Partnership appointed Abby

Stephenson County, IL · 1d

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Winnebago County opens new Family Court Center after revamping old Public Safety Building

ROCKFORD — Winnebago County Board and court officials celebrated the ribbon-cutting on Monday for the new Family Court Center, the culmination of years of discussion about what to do with the 50-year-old former Public Safety Building. The $32 million project revamped the vacated jail and public safety offices at...

Winnebago County, IL · 8d

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THC crackdown leaves Quad Cities retailers facing uncertain future

EAST MOLINE, Ill. (KWQC) - Popular THC drinks and over-the-counter gummies could soon disappear from grocery stores, gas stations and bars as new federal and Illinois restrictions take effect. The federal restrictions, set to take effect Dec. 11, will effectively ban the sale of most hemp-derived THC beverages nationwide. Illinois...

East Moline, IL · 12h

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Unionized legal services staff protest planned Illinois layoffs

About two dozen people met Tuesday in downtown Moline to protest actions of Prairie State Legal Services (PSLS), which has proposed to cut 17 employees this Friday, Nov. 13. Union members, including unionized staff of PSLS’s office at 1515 5th Ave., Moline, carried signs, chanted, and encouraged motorists to honk at the intersection of 15th Street and 5th Avenue.

Moline, IL · 10h

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Along the Rock: Sterling Township Thanksgiving Vouchers Help 400 Local Families Celebrate the Holiday

On this episode of Along the Rock, host Kierstyn Long welcomes Angie Schneider, supervisor at Sterling Township, to discuss the township’s annual Thanksgiving voucher program and how it helps local families enjoy a traditional holiday meal. The program has been helping Sterling Township residents for approximately 25 years, dating...

Sterling, IL · 15h

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Rockford panel rejects plans for substance use treatment facility on South Mulford

ROCKFORD — Aldermen on the City Council’s Code and Regulation Committee have rejected a proposal to turn a former nursing home on South Mulford Road into a substance abuse treatment facility. The panel’s 4-0 vote means the measure moves forward to the full City Council next week with...

Rockford, IL · 1d

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Winnebago County to create rules for developing data centers in unincorporated areas

ROCKFORD — Winnebago County may create new rules that restrict data center developments to certain industrial areas and give the County Board additional oversight on approving the facilities. The proposed regulations would only apply to unincorporated portions of the county, which the County Board governs. Cities such as Rockford...

Winnebago County, IL · 1d

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New records detail Sun Prairie superintendent’s licensing dispute as DPI reviews Rockford experience

SUN PRAIRIE , Wis. (WMTV) - Wisconsin education officials say they are talking with Rockford Public Schools about the work Sun Prairie Superintendent Dr. Antoine Reed performed in Illinois as they consider his options for a Wisconsin license. The Department of Public Instruction told 15 Investigates it expects Reed to...

Rockford, IL · 1d

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Rockford kills proposed tax hike, but ‘budget patch’ leaves future cuts looming

Rockford aldermen rejected a proposed $1.73 million property tax increase for the 2027 budget, choosing instead to use approximately $2 million in one-time American Rescue Plan Act surplus funds to balance the city's finances.

Rockford, IL · 18h

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Veterans Memorial Hall exhibit commemorates local legacy of 2 Civil War units

ROCKFORD — Veterans Memorial Hall will open a new exhibit on Wednesday that celebrates the local legacy of two Civil War units involved in several pivotal moments of the war. The Galloping 8th and the Marching 74th exhibit commemorates the service of the two units, which had large numbers...

Rockford, IL · 17h

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Former Rockford cadet joins inaugural Army Junior ROTC Hall of Fame

A former Rockford West High School JROTC cadet was inducted into the inaugural Army Junior ROTC Hall of Fame nearly five decades after beginning a career that would take him around the world. Retired Army Col. John Gessner, now of Sparta, Wisconsin, was one of three people honored Oct. 22 at U.S. Army Cadet Command headquarters at Fort Knox, Kentucky, according to a community announcement. The inaugural ceremony recognized Gessner for his military service, mentorship and contributions to youth development. Gessner attended West High School in Rockford, Illinois, where he participated in Junior ROTC from 1970 to 1974. He recalled deciding early in his freshman year that he wanted to become an Army officer. The other inaugural Hall of Fame inductees were retired Maj. Gen. Alfred Valenzuela and retired Sgt. Maj. Leon McMullen. Valenzuela was recognized for a career that began in high school JROTC and continued through military service and community advocacy. McMullen was recognized as Army JROTC's first civilian deputy director, overseeing training, curriculum and program support affecting more than 1,700 programs and approximately 300,000 cadets nationwide. From Rockford JROTC to an Army career Gessner credited his JROTC instructors, particularly experienced sergeants, with helping shape his leadership, character

Rockford, IL · 1d

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Prophetstown Fire Protection District Board Discusses Holiday Lights, Plans Retirement Party

With only a few items on the agenda and a few members absent, the Prophetstown Fire Protection District Board of Trustees meeting on Monday, November 9th was quick and efficient. It was noted there will be limited activities at the Prophetstown Fire Station for this year’s downtown holiday festivities on...

Prophetstown, IL · 15h

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Davenport nurse accused of swapping Oxycodone with allergy pills, officials say

DAVENPORT, Iowa (KWQC) - A Davenport nurse is accused of swapping residents pain medication with allergy pills. While working as a nurse at Harmony Davenport, 55-year-old Anne L. Sutherland swapped three residents’ Oxycodone pills for Claritin pills, according to court documents. Court records show Sutherland cut a slit in...

Davenport, IA · 1d

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The Budget-Friendly Illinois Town Where Retirees Live Comfortably On Social Security Alone

Nobody put Kewanee, Illinois on a billboard, and honestly, that’s exactly why it’s still worth talking about. It’s the kind of town that rewards curiosity, and if you’re an Illinois resident who’s been quietly watching your expenses climb while your patience shrinks, this place deserves your full attention.

Kewanee, IL · 3d