Earlier this month, roughly 50 high school students from 13 schools across the 37th Senate District gathered at Sauk Valley Community College to participate in State Senator Win Stoller’s (R-Germantown Hills) annual Youth Advisory Council. “It’s interesting to me to see what they are concerned about and what they’re wanting to change in our state,”…
On Saturday, December 2nd, Senator Andrew Chesney (R-Freeport) is partnering with the Friends Forever Humane Society in Freeport for a Pet Rescue Fair. Visitors at the event will be able to interact with pets available for adoption and enjoy half-price adoptions for cats. “People searching for the perfect pet do not need to look any…
For his November 2023 local business highlight, State Representative Bradley Fritts (R-Dixon) chose to highlight Midwestern Clothing Company in Rochelle. Rep. Fritts spent time touring the business and presented the owners with a certificate of appreciation for their contributions to the community. “This month, I chose to honor Midwestern Clothing Company because of their appreciation…
State Representative Ryan Spain (R-73rd District) is hosting a Veterans Resources Fair for constituents on November 30th at the Bureau County Metro Center in Princeton. The free fair will offer helpful guides, literature and other resources from a variety of local organizations, as well as state, county and local government agencies. The fair will also…
The CGH Health Foundation is hosting a Dementia Caregiver Coffee on Tuesday, November 28th from 10 to 11 a.m. at the Community Room at 2600 N. Locust St., Sterling. We’ll be featuring Aileen Zei, Education & Community Volunteers Manager for the Alzheimer’s Association Illinois Chapter. During her presentation – “Effective Communication Strategies” – she will…
On Thursday, Governor Pritzker announced a decision to divert $160 million from the state’s Department of Human Services budget to programs that provide assistance to immigrants arriving in Chicago. Upon hearing the announcement, State Senator Andrew Chesney (R-Freeport) issued the following statement: “Governor Pritzker should not be surprised that asylum seekers and illegal immigrants are…
Clinton Symphony Orchestra’s annual “Holidays with the Symphony” concert is scheduled for Saturday, December 9th, 7:30 p.m. in Vernon Cook Theater at Clinton High School. The program will include classic and popular music of the season including Christmas music from the movies as well as a selection of music from the Hanukah tradition and a…
After more than seven years, Illinois residents who placed deposits for the state’s Monarch Butterfly Specialty License Plate can finally redeem it, Illinois Secretary of State Alexi Giannoulias announced today. The Monarch Butterfly License Plate is the first Universal Specialty Plate issued by the State of Illinois – even though the General Assembly approved it…
Centennial Park in Rock Falls (508 E. 11th Street) will shine bright for the 4th consecutive holiday season as visitors will enjoy festive light displays put together by local businesses, churches, schools, and organizations. The Holiday Light Display has grown this year with having added 7 more displays throughout the park. The event will run…
Illinois State Police (ISP) Division of Criminal Investigation (DCI) Zone 2 arrested 33-year-old Conor S. Prince of Rock Falls, IL, on five counts of Possession of Child Pornography (Class 2 Felony). On Tuesday, November 14th, ISP DCI Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force (ICAC) executed a residential search warrant in the 600 block of 5th…