Central Memorial Park Movies Return June 12

Movies at Grandon will return to Central Memorial Park this summer with five scheduled movie nights.  They will be held on Tuesday evenings, beginning on Tuesday, June 12, 2018, and on every other Tuesday through Tuesday, August 7. Sterling Main Street has partnered with Sterling-Rock Falls Family YMCA, who will

June 10 Spring Valley Concert, The Goulds

Spring Valley Summer Nights welcomes “The Goulds” on Sunday, June 10, 2018, at 6:00 p.m.  The Goulds are a family trio from Joplin, MO, who are called to spread the Good News of Jesus Christ through song. Spring Valley Reformed Church is located at 10960 Spring Valley Road, rural Fulton,

Black Box Theatre Announces Cast for “Baby”

The Black Box, Theatre is excited to announce the cast for their upcoming production of the musical “Baby” by David Shire and Richard Maltby Jr.  Show dates are from Thursday, June 14, to Saturday, June 23, 2018, with shows Thursday-through-Saturday at 7:30 p.m. and on Sundays at 2:30 p.m.  Tickets

BHRC Annual Meeting/Spring Summit June 11

Blackhawk Hills Regional Council’s Annual Meeting/Spring Summit will be held on Monday, June 11, 2018, at 6:00 p.m.  The meeting will be held at Livengood’s Barn in Chadwick, IL. The event will feature Aaron Kennedy, founder of the quick-casual restaurant brand Noodles and Company.

CCC Geoffrey Mikol Art Gallery Exhibit

Clinton Community College will host the Geoffrey Mikol Art Exhibit at the CCC Library Art Gallery.  The exhibit lasts through August 2018. The community is invited to attend the Artists Reception on Tuesday, May 29, from 4:00 to 5:30 p.m., in the Art Gallery located at 1000 Lincoln Boulevard, Clinton,

CCC Gaming Club Extravaganza II June 9

Are you a gamer?  Do you enjoy playing tabletop or video games?  If so, this event is for you!  Join us for all things gaming on Saturday, June 9, 2018, from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., at Clinton Community College, for the CCC Gaming Club Extravaganza II.  No experience is required. 

Odell’s June Movie “Wonder”

On Tuesday, June 12, 2018, the Friends of Odell Library will present the heartwarming film, Wonder, which is based on the best seller of the same name.  The book has been read and loved by both adults and children for its timely tale of bullying due to being different.  Because of

Spring Valley Summer Nights Concert June 3

Spring Valley Summer Nights welcomes “Spoken 4 Quartet” on Sunday, June 3, 2018, at 6:00 p.m.  What can you expect during a “Spoken 4” concert?  They have an appreciation for many genres of music.  Be prepared to take an energetic musical journey from beginning to end filled with emotion, excitement,

Clinton Symphony Orchestra Fundraiser

Clinton Symphony Orchestra’s gala social evening and fundraiser, “A Symphonic Affair,” is set to return after a year’s hiatus.  The event will be from 6:00 to 9:00 p.m., on Friday, June 1, 2018, at Rastrelli’s Tuscany Center. Reservations are $45 per person or $320 for a table of eight people.

Illinoisans at Risk from Nitrates Exposure

A new report issued by Prairie Rivers Network (PRN) finds that, since 1980, over 322,000 people in Illinois have been exposed to nitrate levels in their drinking water that exceed the Maximum Contaminant Level (MCL) of 10 mg/L of nitrate, the Federal drinking water standard. Sixty-seven community water systems across

Savanna-Sabula Veterans Parade Need Vets, Groups, and Convertibles

The Savanna-Sabula Bridge Celebration Planners released a new parade entry form this week, that is intended for groups or individuals who wish to participate in the upcoming Veterans Parade.  It will take place on Saturday, June 16, 2018, at 10:00 a.m., in Savanna, IL. The planners encourage businesses, civic organizations,

St. Peter Lutheran Church Blood Drive May 22

St. Peter Lutheran Church will host a community blood drive from 3:15 to 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday, May 22, 2018. The drive will be held in Fellowship nHall, and is open to the public. All presenting donors will be given a voucher to order a “Give to Life” t-shirt as

WHOA Buffalo Wild Wings Fundraiser

White Oaks Therapeutic Equestrian Center in Morrison, IL, is having a fundraiser with Buffalo Wild Wings, 4304 E. Lincolnway, Suite A, in Sterling, IL, on Wednesday, May 16, 2018, from 11:30 to noon.  WHOA will get a percentage of all food and beverage sales, tips, and donations that day. So,

Resthave Residents visit the Lumber Kings

Resthave Home’s Assisted Living Residents enjoyed an outing to the Clinton Lumber Kings baseball game on Wednesday, May 2, 2018. They had hamburgers and hot dogs at the ball park, and the weather could not have been more perfect. 

Resthave Residents Visit the Lumber Kings

Resthave Home’s Assisted Living Residents enjoyed an outing to the Clinton, IA, Lumber Kings baseball game on Wednesday, May 2, 2018.  They had hamburgers and hot dogs at the ball park, and the weather could not have been more perfect.