“We are very excited to welcome everyone to Prairie du Rocher this weekend to celebrate our 300th birthday,” stated Prairie du Rocher Chamber of Commerce […]

MedStar Ambulance, Inc. has received the American Heart Association’s Mission: Lifeline® EMS Gold Plus achievement award for its commitment to offering rapid, research-based care to […]

Grain bin accidents send shockwaves through rural communities as farmers and grain handlers know all too well how quickly entering a grain bin can turn […]

To highlight the success of women business leaders throughout his district, State Representative David Friess has announced the Watch Us Grow: Women’s Leadership Initiative. The […]

Following more than two years of consumer research and planning, the State of Illinois on June 22 unveiled “Copi,” the new name for Asian carp. […]

Sheila Brand shared this picture of Max Simpson, Kayden Heinemann, William Whelan and Peyton Smith riding their horses through the drive through of McDonald’s following […]

SWIMMERS OF THE WEEK–Named this week as the Red Bud Waverunners Swimmer of the Week was Karleigh Liefer and the Most Improved Swimmer was Hunter […]

Underwood Ammo, of Sparta, sponsored/donated the funds to have two Jeep Gladiators to be painted by Count’s Kustoms of Las Vegas, Nevada. Count’s Kustoms is […]

OPENING BAND–Local band Backwoods is excited to be opening for Head East this Saturday, July 9 at Prairie du Rocher’s 300th birthday celebration. Members of […]

FIRST PLACE FLOAT–There was a lot going on with the float by Roeslein – they had a giant can pouring water, a tin man, lots […]