(Aug. 18, Scoop Today)     Nathan and Codie Koester of Jo Daviess County combine their passion for farming, agriculture education and community involvement. The couple farms approximately 200 acres, raising corn, soybeans and rye along with beef cattle and sheep,...

  (Aug. 18, Post Journal)     Harlem dance team performs during the traditional Orange & Black Night, Aug. 14, to kick off the Harlem athletic year. (HUSKIE FAN FAVORITES PHOTO)

(Aug. 13, Tempo)     Recently at Julia Hull District Library, tweens attended the library’s Summer Travel Series program and explored the pop culture, food, and fashion of Japan. See more program coverage in the Aug. 13 issue of Tempo.

    Black Moon Collective open its door to the community on Saturday, Aug. 15. The shop, owned by Aubrey Lawler, will offer a variety of affordable clothing, books, home décor, vintage treasures, handmade candles, gifts and other unique items. See more about the...

(Aug. 13, The Independent-Register)     Angie Arn’s joy in sharing nature’s beauty is well into a second year at the helm of First Center Floral and Garden at 507 1st Center Ave. in Brodhead. She’s planning to expand delivery from a 12-mile radius (Albany, Juda,...

(Aug. 13, Post Journal)     A huge thank you to the Loves Park Police Department and the Winnebago County Sheriff's Office for inviting us to be a part of National Night Out. We had a great time meeting so many members of our community and visiting with families....

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(Aug. 13, Shopper's Guide) Stephenson County 4-H member Elise Bader represented her county at the Illinois State Fair Junior Horse Show at the end of July, showcasing her hard work, dedication and horsemanship skills.  (ILLINOIS STATE FAIR JUNIOR HORSE SHOW FACEBOOK...

    (Aug. 13, The Scoop Today) Families gathered for the Jo Daviess County Farm Bureau’s second Farm Fun Day of the summer, held at the end of July, enjoying hands-on activities including farm-themed crafts, games, bracelet making and visits with farm animals. (JO...

 (Aug. 12, The Independent-Register)     Terry Goetz hosts the Garden Walk benefit for Green County Historical Society on Saturday, Aug. 15, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., rain or shine. This year’s Garden Walk benefit includes custom metal work by high school Launch Program...