Sauk Valley Athlete of the Week: Rock Falls’ Zoey Silva
Rock Falls sophomore softball player Zoey Silva is the Sauk Valley Athlete of the Week after an online vote. She threw a perfect game and tossed a no-hitter this season as the team’s primary pitcher.
YWCA honors Sauk Valley’s Women of Achievement for contributions to the community
The nominees were heralded for their work ethic, community service, accomplishments and potential during the 42nd awards ceremony.
Dixon cannabis dispensary high on its new flower collection launch
Terrabis, a multi-state cannabis operator with a Dixon location, has announced the launch of its high-potency flower in the Illinois market.
Suspect in custody after mass shooting at Florida State University leaves two dead, six hospitalized
A suspect has been taken into police custody after a mass shooting on Thursday at Florida State University in Tallahassee, Florida. At least two people were confirmed dead, with six others hospitalized after police responded to a
Supreme Court to hear arguments over Trump bid to limit birthright citizenship
The Supreme Court announced Thursday that it will hold oral arguments next month to consider whether the Trump administration can partially implement an executive order aimed at ending birthright citizenship. The birthright citizenship order seeks to limit
Kenny Chesney, June Carter Cash, producer-musician Tony Brown named 2025 Country Music Hall of Fame inductees
Kenny Chesney, June Carter Cash, and producer-musician Tony Brown have been named the newest members of the Country Music Hall of Fame. The Country Music Association established the Country Music Hall of Fame as a way to recognize
Eric Church to release new album ‘Evangeline vs. The Machine’
Eric Church will release his new album, the eight-track Evangeline Vs. the Machine, on May 2 — marking Church’s first release since 2021’s Heart & Soul triple project. Church said in a statement: “An album is a
Last call for Easter egg hunts in La Salle, Bureau, Putnam counties area
There are more Easter egg hunts this weekend, including a glow-in-the-dark egg hunt in Hennepin and an underwater egg hunt in Princeton. The Easter bunny is even planning to skydive into Skydive Chicago on Easter Sunday.
Last call for Easter egg hunts in La Salle, Bureau, Putnam counties area
Last call for Easter egg hunts in La Salle, Bureau, Putnam counties area