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Goodfellows of Lee County Helping Over 300 Families For Christmas This Week
Things can be tough for some families, especially around the holidays. Everyone wants to have their children wake up Christmas morning and have presents under the tree waiting to be opened. The Goodfellows of Lee County have been doing what they can to make sure everyone has a Christmas. On Monday they began their annual…… read more »
Tourism Has Big Impact on Sauk Valley Economy, Maintaining it is the Tricky Part
Tourism has become a vital and important part of the future for the Sauk Valley. The economic impact cannot be denied. This past year, according to Director of the Blackhawk Water Ways Convention and Visitors Bureau Diane Bausman over $170 million tourism dollars were brought to the Sauk Valley. Bausman said the future has challenges…… read more »
Demmer Named Legislator of the Year by the CBHA
In recognition of his advocacy on behalf of some of Illinois’ most vulnerable residents, State Representative Tom Demmer (R-Dixon) has been named Legislator of the Year by the Community Behavioral Healthcare Association (CBHA) of Illinois. Demmer was nominated for the award by the staff and administration of Sinnissippi Centers, Inc., a community-based behavioral healthcare system…… read more »
Rum Rum Rudolph Event to Help PADS
Grab your friends and your favorite holiday attire and join others downtown for some holiday fun! The event is called Rum Rum Rudolph. The 8 downtown bars will have drink specials, games, and prizes! All of it may be fun, but, it is also to help out a worthy cause. Sing up your team of…… read more »
Nash Fitness Center in Oregon to Close for Repairs
Nash Fitness Center will be temporarily closed December 18-27 to install new flooring. Nash Recreation Center will remain open during the fitness center closure. Patrons will still be able to use the gym, pool, racquetball courts and Prairie Room with the TRX equipment. Patrons that do not wish to utilize the facility during the fitness…… read more »
Many People Come Out to Support Brinkley Monday Night at Fundraiser
Monday night the Sterling Police Departments Comfort Dog Brinkley was the star attraction and several members of the Sterling Police Department and even Mayor Skip Lee were servants of the people in a different kind of way. At Pizza Ranch it was Brinkley night with some of the sales, all of the tips and other…… read more »