PROPHETSTOWN ECHO
VOLUME 132 • NO. 36
Prophetstown, Illinois
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SUNDAY SPECIAL
Sarah Ford for Shaw Media
Susie Knickel and her friend Lavonne Nielsen, both of Prophetstown, smile while getting breakfast served by members of the Prophetstown Fire Department on Sunday, Sept. 4, during the annual pancake breakfast. The ladies were dressed in their Sunday best after attending services at Erie Evangelical Free Church and were ready for a hearty meal at the fire station. More photos on page 2.
REGIONAL NEWS
STATE NEWS
REGIONAL NEWS
Pat’s Bandits Wildlife rescue and rehab site in Hillsdale. / 6
Ag Payment Program
Seeds of Change
Northern Illinois farmers eligible to enroll. / 11
Nonprofit aims to bring prairies to Fulton. / 7
WHAT’S INSIDE
Published every Tuesday 24 pages • One section
Glimpses of the Past........................12 Property Transfers........................... 10 Police Reports.................................... 4
Sports.........................................13-15 Church News............................. 16-17 Classifieds ..............................19-24
DEATHS Lauri Ann Drobak, Page 9