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April winners for the daily drawing
JO DAVIESS COUNTY–The Northwest Illinois Daily Drawing announces its February winners. They include Lisa Gunning, Galena; Sharon Wand, Elizabeth; Heather Davidson, Marengo; Kathleen … more
Kevin Melancon, representing General Augustus Chetlain of the nine Galena Generals, stood ready with the first pie as Mark Leonard, portraying Brig. General John Buford, from the Confederation of Union Generals, began the auction.
Buying birthday pies
The Old-Fashioned Pie Auction on Saturday, April 22 was one of the events held that weekend in celebration of Ulysses S. Grant’s birthday. Although this was a pie auction, different treats … more
Water has been bubbling up from a few manholes in the downtown area. The photo above was taken on Monday, April 24 on Green St.
Rising waters
JDCF announces spring wildflower walk
SAVANNA–The Jo Daviess Conservation Foundation invites you to a free wildflower walk to celebrate the arrival of spring.  Join native plant and birding enthusiasts for a hike in the … more
New Kandy Kitchen owner Andi Deckert poses with the iconic sign.
Kandy Kitchen has a new owner
GALENA–The Kandy Kitchen has a new owner.After 49 years, Dianne Paxton has decided to sell her business to Andi Deckert. The deal closed on Thursday, April 13. Although there will be a new … more
Native Plants, Natural Landscapes
GALENA–Join Wild Ones Jo Daviess County and Galena Green Team for a movie night with an environmental twist. Participants will be shown Dr. Doug Tallamy’s pre-recorded Wild Ones lecture … more
Spring forest bathing
SINSINAWA, Wis.—Join the Dominican Sisters of Sinsinawa at Sinsinawa Mound for a spring Forest Bathing experience on May 25 from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. or 2 to 4 p.m. This event is where … more
The story of Black Hawk’s media transformation
ELIZABETH– On August 27, 1832, Black Hawk and his remaining allies surrendered at Prairie du Chien, bringing the brief but bloody Black Hawk War to a close. Only a few years later, Black … more
David Seagraves and Jerry Howard sit next to the new bust of Henry H. Taylor.
Galena prepares to honor Henry H. Taylor
GALENA–Sergeant Henry H. Taylor is finally getting a place of honor in Galena. A bust of Taylor, Galena’s Medal of Honor recipient, will be placed in U.S. Grant Park on Saturday, April … more
Food Truck Fight returns to Galena for a second year
GALENA–Food Truck Fight is returning to downtown Galena on June 3 in Depot Park from 12 p.m. to 8 p.m. 15+ local and regional food trucks will dish out a wide variety of cuisines and $5 … more
Celebrate Mother’s Day at Eagle Ridge Resort and Spa
GALENA– Treat mom to pampering and relaxation at the resort and newly opened spa. Eagle Ridge Resort & Spa invites families to treat mom to a Mother’s Day getaway filled with … more
Once again Jo Daviess County residents woke up to snow on the ground. . .but this time the snow started the evening of April 16 and early morning of April 17. In Galena, there was one to two inches on the ground. The heavy snow clung to trees, railings and cars. . .but luckily the sidewalks are clear. Are there any wagers if it will snow yet again this spring?
Again?
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