PROPHETSTOWN ECHO HOT OFF THE GRILL
VOLUME 135 • NO. 25
TUESDAY, JUNE 25, 2024 • $1.00
Prophetstown, Illinois
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Bob Hathaway and his son Ryan grill burgers, hot dogs, brats and chicken breasts June 15 next to their grocery store, Shaw’s Market, in Prophetstown. The grill is open from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturdays.
REGIONAL NEWS
REGIONAL NEWS
REGIONAL NEWS
Mini food centers in 4 counties
Recycling center fire
Beyond Trim column
Whiteside among four counties with a 24/7 mini food center to address food insecurity / 3
Fifteen fire departments battle fire in Sterling that takes four hours to extinguish / 5
For a summer dessert, surprise guests with a grilled strawberry shortcake / 6
WHAT’S INSIDE Police Reports ...................................5 College News.........................................15 Glimpses of the Past............................8 Churches...........................................18-19 Your Health .........................................10 Classifieds.......................................20-24 Published every Tuesday 24 pages • One section
DEATHS Lynne Zahnle / 4