Harlo (left), 11, and Cicily Slater, 8, have their picture taken with Rico the Sloth and Dan Peterson, the not sloth, Saturday, Feb. 7, 2026, at Rock Falls’ Flock to the Rock. (Alex T. Paschal)
Photojournalist/columnist for Sauk Valley Media
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