(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...

(Sept. 1)     Amy Mullen and Harmony Fitzsimons had fun with "Sunny Summer Palooza." (MARIANNE MUELLER PHOTOS)

(Sept. 3)     Taelar Washington (No. 3) looks for running room on Saturday at Harlem in a 29-19 flag football win over Oswego. The Huskies won four of its five games in the first week of flag football play. (PHOTO BY HUSKIE FAN FAVORITES)

(Sept. 2, Shopper's Guide) The Lena Area Historical Museum's Ice Cream Social was held on Saturday, Aug. 29, at 427 Grove St. in Lena. The event offered free ice cream and museum tours, including a new exhibit dedicated to the Lena Opera House. Proceeds support the...

(Sept. 2, Scoop Today) Karen Koester, Elizabeth, was inducted into the Illinois 4-H Hall of Fame in August 2026

(Sept. 2, Scoop Today)     Pictured L-R are Stockton Superintendent James Bunting, retired Stockton Superintendent Dr. David Gilliland, and Stockton 7-12 Principal Jason Volk. Dr. Gilliland is presenting a book he authored, titled God Was Watching Over Me, to the...