Elizabeth News

The Collinsville Public Library will host a book signing event for local authors Friday and Saturday at the library.

ELIZABETH, Ill. -- The Jo Daviess County Farm Bureau is soliciting applications for its "Books by the Bushel" program.

The premiere of "Wild Goat" earlier this year demonstrated that the folks at Steel Beam Theatre know how to stage a musical in a small space.

Art Antioch Fine Arts Foundation Gallery: 983 Main St. 838-2274. www.antiochfinearts.org. Free folk music at the Gallery on second Saturday every month from 1 to 4 p.m. Diane Schroeder is the featured artist for the month of November.

Apple River State Bank announced the following: Jason Thomasson joined the bank as a loan officer in the Elizabeth, Ill., and Hanover, Ill., offices.

Steel Beam Theatre reprises a musical version of "A Christmas Carol" by composer Alan Menken .

New home owner Jennifer McGuire gets a hug from Habitat for Humanity board Vice President Chris Gehlbach after receiving a Bible and keys to her new home Sunday afternoon.

The painting "Andy and Buddy" is one of the works in "The Elizabeth Cameron Art Exhibit" at The Garlands of Barrington.

The following is a list of holiday season events in the Belleville area: Nov. 20 - Jan.

The Jo-Carroll Solid Waste Agency recently elected new Board officers and recognized the contribution of the previous Chairperson, Paul Hartman.

Free admission. Maps are available at the Old Train Depot Visitor Information Center in Galena, or visit www.twentydirtyhands.com. Call 815-777-0644. 10th annual Hills & Dales Halloween Harvest Saturday, Kennedy Mall 5 to 7 p.m. Children will enjoy collecting oodles of goodies while trick-or-treating from pumpkin patch to pumpkin patch, a costume ...

Ray Kumor, of Elizabeth, Ill., performs Saturday with the band The Legends during the Galena Country Fair at Grant Park in Galena, Ill.

ELIZABETH, Ill. - A 54-year-old Dubuque man faces eight different charges after authorities say he attempted to flee from law enforcement during a traffic stop, lost control of his vehicle, and smashed into vehicles parked on a car lot.

Wine is ready for consumption at Park Farm Winery Saturday, September 26, 2009, near Bankston, Iowa.

Organizers said attendance increased by over 50% from the first year, a testament to more people "going green." Video by Tom Kocal - Produced by Brent Simmons Liz Gabbard and Jack Beucher, two exhibitors, compare notes during the 2nd Annual Green Fair held Saturday, Sept.

Find both inspiration and information for living green in Elizabeth, IL, September 26th at the Green Fair.

Q. Could you please tell me if there are any Anglican nuns in our area? Perhaps there would be convents in some of our larger neighboring cities.

ELIZABETH, Ill. -- Clowns for Christ will lead the congregation in songs, parables and teaching moments at 9 a.m., Sunday, Aug.

Representative Donald Manzullo presented his opinion and answered questions about the Congressional health reform bill, HR 3200, on Friday, August 14, 2009 at a town hall meeting hosted at Jo-Carroll Energy in Elizabeth.

First United Methodist Church in Elizabeth invites the public to share in its 175th anniversary celebration.