GALENA–Local government leaders, business owners and guests from around the region gathered at Turner Hall on Tuesday, May 3 as Galena Country Tourism held a luncheon about the state of tourism … more

ELIZABETH–The Jo Daviess Conservation Foundation and the Jo Daviess County Farm Bureau are hosting a program, “Solar: Show me the money: Clean energy and the economic benefits available … more

ELIZABETH–-Effective this month, Jo-Carroll Energy is rebranding to become JCE Co-op. The new name reflects the cooperative’s history and brings one name to all the services it provides … more

CHAMPAIGN–Illinois farmers, about 500 statewide, received a survey from USDA’s National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS) last month. If you got one, you may want to know a little … more

STOCKTON–In July 2021, area Boy Scout enthusiasts were terribly concerned with the fate of Canyon Camp. That concern may very well be allayed now that the Jo Daviess Conservation … more

Fatal traffic accident update SCALES MOUND–On Oct. 13 the Jo Daviess County Sheriff’s Office initiated an investigation into a fatal crash that happened on North Elizabeth-Scales … more

SPRINGFIELD--More than 300 Illinois statutes will become Illinois law in 2024. Among the new laws: • The state minimum wage increases to $14 an hour. (This will become $15 an hour in 2025.) … more

The American Legion Post 193 Galena is seeking a few students between the ages of 15-17 to attend the 2024 Youth Cadet Law Enforcement Academy, June 23-28, at Camp Lincoln Military Academy in … more

GALENA–As summer rounds the corner toward the school year, the Galena Public Library is wrapping up its summer learning program with baking, wildlife and water play. The final teen program … more

GALENA–It’s time to get lit for LitFest. The Galena Public Library kicks off its annual LitFest this week with An Evening with Casey McQuiston in Conversation with Hollie Smurthwaite, 6-7 … more

GALENA–Do you currently have a position handling food, or are you looking to find a job in the food industry? If so, consider becoming a Certified Food Protection Manager. The Illinois … more