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Artist Pursued Passion of Painting Galena's Architectural Gems. Watercolor artist Carl Johnson has been a Galena, Illinois, Main Street mainstay since the early 1970s.

Morel Mushrooms Have Sprung with the Spring Weather. The recent warm weather has finally helped the morel mushroom season get going. The Iowa DNR has shared that officers have spotted morels growing in abundance. The cherished fungi typically pop up in the spring with the moist soil as the weather warms during the day but with cool nights.

All Aboard! Is it Time to Restart Passenger Rail Between Dubuque and Chicago?

Galena Celebrate's U.S. Grant's Bicentennial Birthday!

Bird Flu Hits Our Feathered Friends Hard.

Eagle Point Park will officially open for the season starting Saturday, May 7, 2022. However, with a break in the overcast sky today, it was the perfect excuse to enjoy the scenery while checking on the park's condition before opening day...

Road construction is often a mixed blessing; with delays comes the long-term improvements leading to a safer and smoother ride for motorists. The State of Illinois has announced the start of construction on a project long in the planning stages...

  This Small Town Spotlight is on Elizabeth, Illinois - The Heart of JoDavies County. Located 30 miles east of Dubuque and 15 miles from Galena along Hwy 20. villageofelizabethil.co Discover Elizabeth, Illinois - For many travelers along Highway 20, the town is often a quick pass-through when going to and from Chicago, but with five museums, the largest antique mall in northwestern Illinois, the A

White-Tailed Deer Populations Test Positive for COVID-19 Virus

Hayli's Law Means Illinois Lemonade Stands May Operate Without Regulatory Fears