The U. S. Fish and Wildlife Service has announced the drawing for Potter’s Marsh waterfowl hunting sites will be held on Saturday, July 29, 2023, at Majestic Pines, 11503 Three Mile Road, Thomson, IL 61285. Applications will be accepted from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m., with the drawing to be
This summer, residents and visitors have another option to get outdoors and explore the Hennepin Canal. Rock Falls Tourism now offers self-service kayak rentals and equipment. The 4-unit kayak rental kiosk is from Rent.Fun and is located at 2400 1st Avenue, Rock Falls, IL, near the Route 40 Hennepin Canal
The Spring Migration Bird Walk has been rescheduled for Saturday, May 20, 2023. Celebrate spring migration in Rock Falls, IL. The Rock Falls Birding Trail Committee is pleased to announce that Tom Doig–an avid local birder–will lead the Spring Migration Walk. On Saturday, May 20, at 7:30 a.m., we will
State Representative Ryan Spain announced the beginning of his Winter 2023 photo contest, to bring the 73rd District to Springfield, IL. Participants will submit a photo that best represents the people and places of the 73rd District. Winning photos will be displayed in Rep. Spain’s Springfield and Peoria, IL, offices.
Karla Burn submitted this press release and photos. Work began on the Morrison Winter Park’s ice rink area on Friday, November 25 , 2022. A group of volunteers met at 8:00 a.m.; work continued until about 1:00 p.m. Clean up of the area and much-needed repairs to the fence were
The U. S. Fish & Wildlife Service would like to remind everyone about”Closed Areas” and “No Hunting Zones” on the Upper Mississippi River Refuge, in Pools 12, 13, and 14. These areas cover a small percentage of the Refuge and are subject to special regulations, relating to access and waterfowl
The feature and photos were submitted by Jacklyn Hanson. Whiteside County, IL, now has another attraction sailing through on the Mississippi River. A new river cruise ship, “Viking Mississippi,” (home port of New Orleans, LA,) made another voyage through the U. S. Army Corps of Engineers Lock & Dam #13,
Legislation from State Representative Tony McCombie, Savanna, IL, will soon make acquiring licensing to fish, hunt, and camp in Illinois easier, for veterans and active-duty members of the military. HB4680 amended the Department of Natural Resources Civil Administrative Code, Fish and Aquatic Life Code, and the Wildlife Code, so that
The U. S. Fish & Wildlife Service remind everyone about Closed Areas and No Hunting Zones, on the Upper Mississippi River Refuge in Pools 12, 13, and 14. These areas cover a small percentage of the Refuge and are subject to special regulations, relating to access and waterfowl hunting. The
Prophetstown[, IL,] Park District Rec Center and Swimming Pool will offer a Certified Lifeguard class at the facility, 410 Riverside Drive. Tentative date are Monday, July 12, and Wednesday, July 14, 2021.
The U. S. Fish and Wildlife Service has announced the drawing for Potter’s Marsh waterfowl hunting sites will be held on Saturday, July 31, 2021, in the parking lot of Ingersoll Wetlands Learning Center, 7071 Riverview Road, Thomson, IL. The application/drawing process will be adjusted, so that COVID-19 safety guidelines
This year, Children’s Art Preservation Association (CAPA) will host Saturday art events each month. Because Main Street is under reconstruction, we created multiple, smaller events throughout Summer 2021. The theme is “Diggin’ Art.” Events will be at five parks in Morrison, IL. Please note the park for your event.
Come join us at The Heritage Bluegrass Festival, on Saturday, June 26, 2021, at one of the greatest natural amphitheaters in the area, at Heritage Canyon, 515 N. 4th Street, in Fulton, IL. Gates open at 10:00 a.m.; music starts at 11:00. From 11:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., you will
Thursday, June 17, 2021, was an idyllic, summer day. Gillian and Wren West seized the opportunity to create a Lemonade Stand fundraiser, at 112 E. Main Street, Morrison, IL. Mother Kelly West stated, “It was 100% their idea. They raised $20!” The money they raised will benefit the future Bark
Jill Kaufman will hold a Moving Sale from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., at her home, 407 Maple Avenue, Morrison, IL. She lives opposite Morrison First Baptist Church, near the entrance to Resthave Care & Rehabilitation. She experienced the passing of three family members recently. Kaufman is in possession of