(July 7, Scoop Today) Library patrons participate in a t-shirt making activity to celebrate the July 4 holiday.

(July 7, Post Journal) A huge thank you to everyone who came out to see the Winnebago County Sheriff’s Office Saturday at the Winnebago 4th of July Parade and Cars & Coffee in Rockford. We truly appreciate everyone who stopped by, visited with our deputies, and...

(July 7, Post Journal)     Last week's swim lesson session may be over, but we're still celebrating our amazing swimmers. Congratulations to everyone who completed the session.

(July 1, Scoop and Shopper's Guide) Delegates from Lena and Stockton prepare to board the bus for the 85th Session of the American Legion Auxiliary's Illini Girls State in Charleston, Illinois. Pictured (left to right) are Emily Engel, Brianna Edler, Kaitlin Linden,...

(July 1 , Post Journal)     Alexis Born (left), Ashlin Teves (center), and Allison Roberts (right) holding up the IHSA state championship trophy.

 (July 1,The Herald)     Friends Connie Horcher, Diane Rosenberger, Vicki Samples, Melinda Hallberry-Ruthie and Terri Lang had a great time together. (MARIANNE MUELLER  PHOTO)

(The Independent-Register, June 17)     All the sixth grade teachers at Brodhead Middle School say thanks for a great year to the Class of 2032.

(The Herald, June 17)     Love's Travel Stop Manager Cindy Wade was surrounded by employees, family and friends as she cut the ribbon to celebrate the store's Grand Reopening on Thursday, June 4. (MARIANNE MUELLER PHOTO)

(Post Journal, June 17) The Village of Machesney Park, Illinois and the Parks Chamber of Commerce celebrated and welcomed the new addition of Charleys Philly Steaks to our busy IL 173 corridor.

  (June 10) Thank you to everyone who joined the Loves Park Police Dept. for our 3rd Annual Lights & Ladders event! This event is all about building relationships, educating our community, and providing a behind-the-scenes look at the work our first responders do...