“Smithfield in Monmouth, IL will resume operations on Saturday, May 2, 2020 for the Kill, Shipping, Plant Service, Maintenance, and Animal Foods Departments.  On Monday, May 4, 2020 Smithfield will resume all Cold Side Operations.  The entire plant will be back in operations on Monday, May 4, 2020 for all employees and shifts.”

I recently watched an interview with actor Henry Winkler through the window pane of his home in Los Angeles. I've always been fascinated with the process of art in all forms, not only the end result. Winkler talked about his journey — his process — as an actor and writer. This week's creative exploration with the BCA […]

The Six County Entrepreneurial Support Network (ESN) have made the tough decision to postpone the May 12, 2020 Six County Fast Pitch Competition due to the COVID-19 pandemic. While we hope that our communities will be back to normal operations by that time, we want to ensure that all of our competitors and sponsors are […]

Clinics are now opened as of 5-4-2020. We have office staff present to answer phone calls and receive fax orders for physical therapy. We have put many policies in place to ensure the health and safety of our patients in dealing with the COVID-19 pandemic risks: 1. Social distancing in waiting room with PPE (masks) […]

Gravesides will be decorated.

Experiencing cabin fever?  Looking for a relaxing day trip?  How about a picnic in a park? Then visit historic Bishop Hill.  Bishop Hill’s stores, restaurants, and museums will be reopening May 29.  The Colony Store, VASA National Archives, Sweet Annie’s Primitives, Prairie Arts Center, Entwined, Twisted by Design, and the Krans Kafe are just some […]