United Way of Lee County invites the community to join in an evening of fun, prizes, and philanthropy at United We Bingo – A Night of Fun & Giving on Thursday, Aug. 27, at the Dixon Elks Lodge.
The Coliseum Museum in Oregon, IL, is pleased to announce the opening of the Objects of Affection Still Life Art Exhibit featuring 32 artists from across the northern Illinois area, on display from August 1 – September 12.
On Saturday, Aug. 1, 2026, W. 2nd Street from 1st Avenue to 4th Avenue and the municipal lot at W. 2nd Street and 4th Avenue on the northeast side of the street will be closed due to George Fest.
One of Sterling's favorite summer traditions is back! Sterling Main Street invites the community to celebrate Hot Dog Day 2026 on Friday, August 7, from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. (or until sold out) throughout Downtown Sterling.
Students entering third through 12th grade are invited to an after-hours event at the Sterling Public Library featuring games, pizza and a variety of activities.
This month's Friends of the Hennepin Canal "Hike the Hennepin" will be held on Sunday, July 19th, and will travel from Bridge 47 to Bridge 50 on the Feeder Canal.
Young America's Foundation will host its Freedom at 250 Block Party on Friday, July 17, at the Reagan Boyhood Home, featuring keynote remarks from Governor Scott Walker, Fox News Host Rachel Campos-Duffy, Lt. Col. Allen West, and Dr. Burt Folsom.
