Hampshire cemetery walk highlights War of 1812 veterans
The crowd of local area residents who gathered at Hampshire Center Cemetery along Harmony Road on Thursday night were offered insights into what it was like to live during the...
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Coon Creek fest packs in crowds seeking summer fun
Four days of good weather plus an expanded array of activities and entertainment made the 2015 Hampshire Coon Creek Country Days festival even more successful than last year's event, according...
Carnival rides added to traditional lineup at Hampshire Coon Creek fest
The annual Hampshire Coon Creek Country Days festival brings summer fun to town through Sunday, Aug. 2. Everything will take place in the village with the majority of events happening...
Birthday bash celebrates Burlington centenarian
A large crowd gathered Saturday morning at the St. Charles Borromeo Catholic Church parish hall to celebrate the 100th birthday of Burlington resident Dolores Andersen. Father Sylvester Nnaso, pastor of...
District 301 schools undergo improvements during summer break
While students are enjoying their summer vacations, Central Community Unit School District 301 officials are hard at work getting the buildings ready for the first day of school on Wednesday,...
Hampshire discusses proposed parking ban on White Oak Street
Hampshire residents have voiced concerns about a proposed parking ban on the north side of White Oak Street from Jake Lane to Jefferson Avenue and from Jefferson to Warner Street....
Pink Heals tour rolls into Bartlett
Area residents came together to help members of their community during the fifth Pink Heals Tour in the Village of Bartlett. The event took place on Wednesday, July 15, from...
Patient Appreciation Day packs Elgin theater for ‘Minions’ showing
Kids and their parents turned out for a free showing of the 3D computer-animated comedy film "Minions" as part of Patient Appreciation Day from Hurley & Volk Orthodontics. Nearly 1,000...
Ella Johnson Library offers free summer events
Ella Johnson Memorial Public Library, 109 South State Street in Hampshire, has slated a number of activities for July and August. "This is an exciting time at the library," said...
Firetruck-themed playground proposed for Hampshire park
Fundraising efforts are underway toward bringing in new playground equipment for Ralph Seyller Memorial Park in Hampshire. "Fundraising efforts began in May," said Laura Schraw, Hampshire Township Park District executive...