Despite its prevalence, only 47% of adults and 51% of youths with mental illness get treatment each year, the National Alliance on Mental Illness reports. Additionally, the average delay between the onset of mental illness symptoms and the start of treatment is 11 years.

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Forreston-Polo won the 1A Oregon Sectional at Landers-Loomis Field on Friday, May 10, 2024. Athletes from 16 teams competed to try to qualify for the state meet at Eastern Illinois University. Forreston-Polo won the meet with 101.5 points followed by Winnebago with 97.75 and Oregon with 74.5,

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Centennial Grade School students were treated to some farm-friendly fun on Friday, May 10, 2024, when they were greeted by piglets, calves, sheep, chickens and even a pony at the Polo High School's FFA Petting Zoo. FFA members and high school agriculture students brought animals and farm machinery to this year's event, held next to the new greenhouse, on the east side of the high school.

A variety of plants offered as fundraiser for programs.

This year’s fundraiser will be different in that whatever funds are generated over the course of a period of days will be matched by a generous benefactor up to $10,000

Court records accuse Andrew Gornick of cyberstalking a Byron woman by sending her emails in December 2023 that he knew would cause a reasonable person to fear for her safety or the safety of a third person.

Sterling, Rock Falls letter carriers also will be collecting food for annual event, says local food drive organizer.

On May 6, Polo City Council members unanimously voted to hire Jamie Nielsen as the new deputy city clerk at a rate of $21 per hour. Nielsen’s start date is yet to be determined.

The event was aimed to promote physical activity among students and staff by encouraging them to bike or skate to school.