It’s prime bird-watching time as millions of birds come through Illinois on their trips south. I’m prepared to spend as much time as possible in our great outdoors this season, visiting the places that birds love.

Shining Star Children’s Advocacy Center has served children and teens affected by child abuse and violent crimes in Ogle and Lee counties since 2002.

On Thursday, Aug. 1, 2024, over 480 people attended the 39th annual Steak Fry in the Country at Ted Jacobs’ farm in Rock Falls.

As chairman of the Rock River Garden Club Parade Float Committee, I would like to thank the following individuals and businesses who contributed time and materials to the construction of this year’s Petunia Festival parade float.

I would like to thank the Sauk Valley Area Chamber of Commerce members who sponsored or participated in the 58th annual golf outing on behalf of the chamber’s board of directors and golf committee.

Illinois Secretary of State Alexi Giannoulias and the Illinois General Assembly should work together to improve police officer and motorist traffic stop safety. Giannoulias should consider printing two versions of motorists’ driver’s licenses to protect driver and police safety.

Polls show people believe Trump is better for the economy than President Biden. Trump’s economy lost 2.9 million jobs. President Biden’s has gained 15 million jobs so far.

To the mayor, City Council and citizens of Dixon and Lee County: Please read carefully the proposal from OSF to take over KSB Hospital in Dixon.

Like many others, I was pleased to see the front-page story about Whiteside Area Career Center’s graduates signing with local businesses.