3+ day, 7+ hour ago   (219+ words) Officials say a medical emergency caused school bus to crash the afternoon of Sept. 8 in rural Stockton injuring a handful of students and one adult. According to a news release from the Jo Daviess Sheriff's Office, the crash took place…...

4+ day, 10+ hour ago   (255+ words) The Stephenson County Sheriff’s Office has released the names of those who died and were injured in a traffic crash that took place in the early morning hours of Sept. 7. According to a news release from the sheriff's office, the…...

4+ day, 16+ hour ago   (305+ words) Drivers on U.S. 20 in Stephenson County are using newly constructed pavement at the Illinois 73 intersection as a major highway improvement project advances. The traffic shift that started Sept. 8 moves vehicles off a temporary runaround and onto the reconstructed roadway, according to…...

1+ week, 5+ day ago   (192+ words) Nearly 200 people attended the Highland Soirée at Highland Community College, raising support for student emergency assistance programs Aug. 22 while welcoming new President Jamal Scott and honoring longtime supporter Virginia Ames. The gathering celebrated Ames' contributions to the college and…...

2+ week, 4+ day ago   (133+ words) A shortage of children's clothing has left VOICES seeking immediate donations of specific sizes to support children in need. The organization is requesting donations of girls size small (7/8) clothing and boys 9-12 months clothing, according to a community announcement. VOICES said…...

2+ week, 6+ day ago   (174+ words) The Freeport Fire Department has promoted William Backus to district chief and Chad Schubert to lieutenant, recognizing nearly four decades of combined service within the department. According to a community announcement, Backus has served Freeport residents for more than 19 years…...

3+ week, 2+ day ago   (279+ words) House Minority Leader Tony McCombie (R-Savanna) recently honored women from across northwest Illinois during her annual Women to Watch recognition event at the Byron Forest Preserve's Jarrett Prairie Center. The gathering recognized female leaders from the 89th District for their contributions…...

3+ week, 4+ day ago   (231+ words) ROCKFORD, IL — The 19-year-old victim of a fatal car crash Aug. 14 has been identified. Chloe Verni-Lau, 19, of Rockford, died from injuries sustained in a two-vehicle crash on Spring Creek Road west of Olson Road at 11:42 p.m. Aug. 14, according to the…...

3+ week, 4+ day ago   (196+ words) Road resurfacing work on a 5-mile stretch of Illinois 26 in Stephenson County originally scheduled to begin Aug. 10 will now start Aug. 20. The project will involve patching, milling and resurfacing the highway and bring daily lane closures between the Wisconsin state…...

3+ week, 5+ day ago   (217+ words) Highland Community College Trustee Shawn Boldt has been elected president of the Illinois Community College Trustees Association, a statewide organization representing all 45 community colleges in Illinois. The association serves 39 community college districts and more than 500,000 students statewide. Boldt's selection continues…...