VOLUME 58 NO. 5 • SERVING WHITESIDE, ROCK ISLAND COUNTIES SINCE 1857
Erie, Illinois
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SNOW SPACING! Photo by Kali Livengood, Elementary School Principal
Erie Elementary students had a blast during recess last week climbing and digging in the snow piles by the playground. The students practiced social distancing and got some fresh air while taking a break from indoor learning.
SPORTS
REGIONAL NEWS
LOCAL NEWS
Seasons to Begin
Bielema Speaks
Basketball games will begin soon. / 12
Prophetstown native talks UI football. / 9
WHAT’S INSIDE Society News ..................................... 3 Glimpses of the Past......................... 4 Police Reports.................................... 4 Published every Tuesday 20 pages • One section
Property Transfers........................... 7 Church Listings......................... 16-17 Classifieds ............................. 18-20
DEATHS Carolyn S. Jenssen, Danny D. Bridgeman, Gary D. McCraw, Howard Huizenga, Jane Kay Sikkema, Kenneth R. Merema, Kristi Jo Ernst, Melissa Norman, Richard ‘Rick’ C. Borkovec, Page 6
New Business
A new daycare is opening in Morrison. / 3