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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?
On Friday, April 21, bring the family to the Jo Daviess Conservation Foundation’s annual frog walk beginning on the east side of the Meeker Street footbridge along the Galena River Trail, Galena at 6 p.m. Participants will learn about the difference between frogs and toads as well as how to identify them by their sound or “call.” The event is free to attend. RSVPs are not needed. This is a catch and release event. Parking is available on Park Avenue and Jefferson Street. The frog walk is subject to weather-related postponement or cancellation. Check JDCF’s website or Facebook page for updates. Rain date is April 28.
JDCF frog walk
James Pierson Beckwourth was born into slavery, lived in Galena during its earliest days of settlement and then went on to become one of the most famous African-American mountain men. Shown here is Beckwourth as he appeared in the early 1860s.
Mountain man called Galena home: Born into slavery, James Beckwourth hunted,mined here and then went West
James Pierson Beckwourth is another of the famous people who have lived in Galena (then Fever River settlement). Beckwourth’s accomplishments are even more remarkable when one considers the … more
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Construction on the second of three phases of the mountain bike trails began a couple weeks ago at Chestnut Mountain Resort, less than seven days since a foot of snow covered the landscape. A crew from Pathfinder Trail Building LLC was back at work Tuesday, March 28 for the second phase. According to one of the Pathfinder crew members, depending on the weather, they should be on site for the next month. Here, the Pathfinder crews are currently constructing a trail alongside and above Chestnut’s Old Main ski run on the left-hand side of the access road to the North Point lookout area.
Mountain bike trail construction enters second phase
Freezing your summer harvest
ELIZABETH– Preserve the quality and nutrients of your produce. Spring is right around the corner, and summer gardens will be bursting with produce in no time. You can enjoy your summer … more
The historic United Methodist Church is now an Airbnb
There have been many articles written about the historic Methodist Church in Council Hill. Even after the latest renovation it may still look like a church from the exterior, but the interior has … more
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Galena High School student shares story about Apollo Theatre incident
BELVIDERE–When part of the Apollo Theatre roof came crashing down during a heavy metal concert on Friday, March 31, a Galena High School student was pinned underneath. Senior Daniel Barac, … more
4-H Nature Explorers Club and Jo Daviess County Soil and Water Conservation District pose for a group photo while they planted trees. Back row, from left: Debbie Larys, Abigail Issleb, Ed Purmann, Brook Bradbury, Denny Young, Jonna Stayner Dittmar, Mike Dittmar, Mindy Pratt, Shay Bradbury; front row, from left: John Issleb, Anna Dittmar, Ella Dittmar, Heather Bradbury, Hayden Bradbury.
Illinois 4-H Plant a tree; help the planet project
STOCKTON–The Stockton Township Memorial Park in Jo Daviess County is now home to 25 new oak trees with the help of the 4-H Nature Explorers Club and Jo Daviess County Soil and Water … more
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