In his program “Smithsonian Bird Friendly Certification Coffee: Conserving Birds One Cup at a Time,” Greg DuBois will discuss a brief history of coffee consumption and production.

Three Illinois lawmakers on Thursday called for reform for the Department of Children and Family Services after the death of a young person in foster care was not reported to lawmakers.

The Bread Lady on Sunday, July 27, 2025, hosted a Titanic afternoon tea, themed after the famous ship and the foods that might have been served onboard during its fateful last journey in April 1912.

Students must have a semester grade-point average of 3.5 or higher.

The truck, boat and trailer were pulled out of the water by the Morrison Fire Department and Dabney Wrecker, assisted by the Whiteside County Sheriff’s Office and three IDNR officers. No injuries were reported.

Antique farm machinery in a spectrum of colors and styles will descend again on the Bos Brothers Historical Farm, located on Springhill Road south of Erie, for the 10th anniversary show Friday, Saturday and Sunday, July 25-27, 2025. Show hours are 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. each day.

Hadley Vandermyde was chosen because of her dedication to her
pony and desire to continue learning while helping others.

Purchase a bag of stone ground flour, mix it up, knead it into dough and drop in the oven at the Windmill Cultural Center.

Proceeds will go toward local projects, scholarships, the American Red Cross blood drive canteen and school supplies.