Brian Weidman

“I want you to leave inspired," says painting instructor of her artistic enterprise in Chadwick.

Rock Falls sophomore Megan Fiorini won her third Rock River Classic medalist trophy this past weekend, and spent Monday preparing for a junior event in Rockford. Brian Weidman played the round with Megan, her father, and a family friend for this week's Links With Locals column.

Community donations have made it possible for department to have three K-9 officers

Soon-to-be Rock Falls sophomore Megan Fiorini missed the Rock River Golf and Pool women's course record by just one shot at the 2021 Women's Rock River Classic on Sunday, taking medalist honors to lead the hosts to the team title.

For his weekly golf column, Brian Weidman plays at Lake Carroll in Lanark, in the North Senior Golf Association's weekly play day.

Noah Hage will follow family tradition of military service with Army enlistment

Many, many years ago, Janet Payne was able to sit at a picnic table and watch her son, Jeff, compete in the Emma Hubbs Tennis Classic in Dixon

Caleb Carlson has added sculptures to Hosta Heaven

Father-son duo, both longtime teachers at Rock Falls, swap stories over a round of golf.

Bentley, the store's cockapoo mascot, has his own toy section

Sterling senior Amayia Hernandez has played varsity softball her entire high school career, but blossomed this season. She led the area with 11 home runs and 40 RBIs, and helped lead the Golden Warriors to third place at the Class 3A state tournament.

Economy Trophy's brother-sister team ready for the game to end, closing soon

I took advantage of that opportunity Tuesday afternoon and evening at Shady Oaks Country Club, south of Amboy. My home away from home as a youth, Shady Oaks will host the 99th Men’s LHT on Saturday and Sunday.

Mark Jordan: 'It’s a force of will to keep going sometimes'

The Quad Cities' PGA Tour event is going strong in recent years, but that wasn't always the case. A few times during the history of the tournament, the town and its people have had to step up and save it from ending.