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 …
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4/25/23
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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 …
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by Murphy Obershaw
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4/25/23
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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 …
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4/25/23
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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 …
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4/25/23
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4/18/23
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4/18/23
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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 …
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by Mike Jones
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4/18/23
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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 …
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4/18/23
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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 …
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by Jan Smith
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4/18/23
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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, …
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by Murphy Obershaw
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4/11/23
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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 …
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4/11/23
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