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Bumper to bumper traffic at Prairie Ridge? You bet. Cars and residents line up for parade at Prairie Ridge [Video]
USDA: COVID-19 help for farmers
SPRINGFIELD–The Coronavirus Food Assistance Program (CFAP) will provide up to $16 billion in direct payments to deliver relief to America’s farmers and ranchers impacted by the … more
Courts to open for business June 1
GALENA–On Monday, June 1, judges in the Illinois 15th judicial circuit will begin hearing essential cases. On May 20, the Illinois Supreme Court modified its order of March 17, allowing this … more
Bags of supplies were lined up and ready for preschool students who came through the pick up line.
A special send-off: Galena Middle School staff make the end of the school year a little more memorable
Galena Primary School guidance counselor Jenny Kaiser waved out the windows of her summer-themed vehicle as Nolan popped his head out the moon roof and Levi watched out the window.
Parade celebrates end of school year
Board opts to reschedule Elizabeth Fair
ELIZABETH–The Elizabeth Community Fair Board of Directors has rescheduled the 100th Elizabeth Community Fair from July to August. The tentative dates are Aug. 21-23. “We believe it … more
COVID-19 cases increasing
JO DAVIESS COUNTY–As of Friday, May 22, there were 26 reported cases of COVID-19 in Jo Daviess County. The health department is not releasing the age, gender or community the cases are from. … more
No formal Memorial Day ceremony in Apple River due to COVID-19
APPLE RIVER–The Apple River American Legion announces that due to COVID 19 restrictions, there will be no formal Memorial Day ceremony this year in Apple River. Village and cemetery flags … more
20 cases in county
JO DAVIESS COUNTY–As of Monday, May 18, there were 20 reported cases of COVID-19 in Jo Daviess County, an increase of one in the past week. The health department is not releasing the age, … more
From left, Julie Simmons, Kim Miller and Carole Shutts added sandbags to the banners on Thursday afternoon to weight the plastic down.
A banner celebration: Banners go up on Main Street to honor Galena High School graduates
GALENA–Banners celebrating the Galena High School Class of 2020 are on display on Main and Green streets in Galena. Last Friday, May 15, the Galena public works crew hung the banners, each … more
Gov. Pritzker broke Illinois into four regions for the Restore Illinois program which will be a phased approach to bringing Illinois back to work.
‘It’s like Groundhog Day’: Restaurants, businesses deal with continuing restrictions
GALENA–On Tuesday, May 5, Gov. J.B. Pritzker announced the Restore Illinois plan to allow the state to return from the coronavirus lockdown in a phased approach. Even though there is a glimmer … more
Musicians to offer outdoor performances
GALENA–With the onset of COVID-19 and shelter in place restrictions, local musicians have experienced lost wages due to area music venues being closed down and cancelling performances … more
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