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Because the Savanna Park District swimming pool is an indoor facility it can remain open year-round. Users of the pool are protected from inclement weather even in the summer months.
MOUNT CARROLL—Illinois Road Scholar speaker Aaron Lawler, PhD will present "Learning is Your Arc: Illinois Novelist, Ernest Hemingway, Teaches Us About Who We Are," at 2 p.m., Saturday, June 7, ...
The "solemn pride" mentioned by President Abraham Lincoln is the reason for Memorial Day. As has been mentioned many times, "Freedom Is Not Free" and without that aforementioned "solemn pride" there ...
SAVANNA—Savanna’s indoor swimming pool located at West Carroll High School is closing, it was announced Tuesday, May 27, by the Savanna Park District. Financial concerns are behind the Park Board’s ...
There are not enough words to express my gratitude for the overwhelming support everyone from near and far has shown to myself and my family during my accident on March 22 and all the days that have ...
West Carroll's Emma Randecker is headed back to the IHSA Class 1A state track meet that begins on Thursday, May 22, at ...
THOMSON—The Thomson Depot Museum is kicking off its annual season with an open house and building dedication from 9:30 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday, May 24.
MESA, Ariz.—It is with deep sorrow and much love that we announce the unexpected passing of John Howard Huggins, age 56, of Mesa, Arizona. John passed on Thursday, May 1, 2025, with his devoted wife ...
SAVANNA—Barbara Ann McFadden, 73, of Savanna, passed away in her home with her family by her side on Tuesday, May 13, 2025. A funeral service was held Sunday, May 18, at Law Jones Funeral Home in ...
SAVANNA—Cynthia "Cindy" Ann Backes, 76, of Savanna, passed away peacefully Tuesday, May 13, 2025, at Big Meadows in Savanna. A Celebration of Life service will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, May 31, at ...