(Sept. 23, Post Journal)     Harlem football coach Jim Morrow talks to the team after the Huskies defeated Rockford Jefferson, 29-0, at Wyeth Stadium in Rockford. With the win, Harlem moved into sole possession of first place in NIC-10 football.

(Sept. 23, The Herald)    The Cecena family took part in different aspects of the Roscoe Fall Festival. One of the family members won an extra large Cookie Monster. (MARIANNE MUELLER PHOTO)

(Sept. 23,The Independent-Register)     The Brodhead High School 2026 Homecoming Court. Back row, from left: Emberly Ast, Leah Rear, Brielle Engen, Abigail Vickers, Chesney Walker. Front row: Braylon Strehlow, Aiden Walker, Emmanuel Bueno, Chase Bauman, Grayson Arn....

(Sept. 16, Post Journal)     Logan Hackler (90) congratulates LeBron McClelland (0) after McClelland's 80-yard touchdown reception on Friday against Hononegah cut the Indians lead to 26-13 with 4:49 to play. The Huskies would score two more touchdowns to rally from a...

(Sept. 16, The Herald)     Hononegah's Mykell Mueller (19) fights for extra yards of Friday's game against Harlem in Machesney Park. The Indians would lead 19-7 at halftime and 26-7 with five minutes remaining in the fourth quarter, only to give up three touchdowns...

(Sept. 16, The Independent-Register)     The Brodhead Recreation 2026 Tuesday Night Wood and Limited Aluminum Bat League Champs were Bridge’s Bar and Grill, Team Two. Front row, from left: Evan Schaider, Payton Woker, Jorrde Watkins, Kyle Woodworth, Aaron Hatilvay,...

(Sept. 15, Scoop Today)     Warren Elementary fifth graders display their "Heroes of September 11th" research projects, honoring individuals connected to acts of courage and kindness on 9/11, including Welles Crowther, the "Man in the Red Bandana." Students wore red...

(Sept. 15, The Shopper's Guide)     Crowds gathered in downtown Lena for the Lena Lions Club's 75th Annual Fall Festival, held Sept. 11-12. The two-day celebration featured a parade, carnival rides, live music and festival favorites like the Lions' famous Pork Chop on...

(Sept. 9, Scoop Today)     FFA members from area schools take part in the Section 1 Illinois FFA Meet and Greet, an annual kick-off event that brought together more than 180 student members from chapters across the section. Held Tuesday, Sept. 1, 2026, from 6 to 8...

(Sept. 3, The Independent-Register) Braelyn Boomgarden, 4, with her dad Colten, an archery 4-H leader, draws a bead on a dinosaur target at the Marshall Bluff Archery and Bow Competition north of Monticello Aug. 22. The competition drew archery enthusiasts from...