Sheffield News

An honorary and lifetime membership and a commemorative plaque were recently presented to Gene and Marcia Van Cauwenberge as founders of the Bureau Valley Sams Camping Chapter.

For 18-year-old Abbie Buysse, her time as 2007 Miss Bureau County Fair Queen is nearly up, but the experiences she had and the memories she's made will last much longer.

The Beef & Ag Days Tractor Ride will take place beginning on July 18 and continuing through July 20 in conjunction with the Beef & Ag Days Celebration.

Paul Punke spends copious amounts of time each day trying to click with sandwich customers.

The University of Illinois Extension Bureau County Office is offering a new program, "Real Colors for Kids" for kids ages 8-12. This youth event is from the Family Life Educational Program, which is part of the ...

Bureau County is designated to receive about $16 million for road work to start in the 2009 fiscal year.

LeRoy Paul Larson, 82, of Sheffield died April 30, 2008 at the Illinois Veterans Home, LaSalle. via Mendota Reporter

“Chicago only has a few really good months of weather. So when we get that good weather, Chicago rages. There's an energy out at the street fairs.”

Too White Crew appears June 14 at Wrigleyville Summerfest, and at other fests throughout the summer. via Chicago Tribune

“What an outstanding experience. Merlo...”

This Lincoln Park Italian restaurant is painted and decorated to resemble a typical Bolognese home. via Chicago Tribune

Nine Bureau County students are among the August, October and December graduates recently announced by the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. They are: Buda - Randall Bill, Master of Science in ... via Bureau County Republican

Lenten series PRINCETON -- LaDonna Strakis will provide the musical performance for Wednesday's Lenten musical meditations and luncheon at Hampshire Colony Congregational Church in Princeton. via Bureau County Republican

“The sheriff should be able to tell us what he needs.”

The Bureau County Jail Task Force is a capable committee and will work hard to figure out the best answer for the county, according to the new task force chairman. via Bureau County Republican

“What is safe? who considers it safe?”

Radioactive waste dump causes concern 30 years after radiation leak This year marks the 30th anniversary of the closing of a radioactive waste dump in Bureau county. via WQAD-TV Moline

“We don't know how many years the Lord intends to give us. But we plan to enjoy them together.”

For a long while, Byrdena Schuneman and Charles Baugh weren't sure if they should get married. via Journal Star

“It is my hope to involve as many Illinois citizens as possible in thinking about our collective economy and our collective assets and opportunities, and in supporting every Illinois citizen who wants to be part of the Illinois food and farm system”

Three Bureau County residents were sworn in Wednesday as part of a new state task force which will create a comprehensive food production and distribution system to expand the availability of Illinois-grown ... via Bureau County Republican

Black Hawk College, East Campus in Kewanee, has released the names of students included on the fall 2007 honors lists. via Bureau County Republican

When I once gave a speech about growing up in a small town, I found out what seemed ordinary to me was far from it. via Chicago Tribune

“You take that many kids coming into a different situation, it could have been horrible. Connie had the whole house to herself, and then all us kids come in. It had to be rough on her”

Two families coming together under one roof, joined by a second chance at marriage, could cause a myriad of problems in the best of circumstances. via Bureau County Republican

Community coffee SHEFFIELD -- The First United Church of Christ in Sheffield will host its monthly community coffee from 7 to 10 a.m. Saturday in the UCC Parish Hall. via Bureau County Republican

Perry Memorial Hospital has announced its outreach clinic schedule for February. via Bureau County Republican