Sterling’s Ruizes give back through coaching, teaching
The sport of swimming first brought Kyle and Jamie Ruiz together in third grade. The 2004 Sterling graduates, who reconnected through swimming after college and eventually got married, are still giving back today as teachers and coaches.
Northern Illinois Angus operation focuses on developing cattle with longevity, product merit
Last summer, construction started on the sale facility at TWG Ranch; its inaugural bull sale was held on April 12, when 105 bulls were sold.
Blind Melon, Too Hype Crew to headline 2025 Dixon Petunia Festival
The 2025 Dixon Petunia Festival entertainment lineup was unveiled Wednesday.
Oregon’s dog park gets some ‘shade’ for Arbor Day
The idea of adding shade came from a citizen
Feedback sought on regional transportation plans
The open houses are designed to seek feedback on the Metropolitan Transportation Plan (MTP), Transportation Improvement Plan (TIP), and Human Services Transportation Plan (HSTP).
Smokey Robinson shares comment after $50M sexual assault lawsuit is filed against him by four women
Motown music legend Smokey Robinson broke his silence following a civil lawsuit filed by four former employees who have accused him of sexual misconduct. Speaking briefly to the Daily Mail by phone on Wednesday, May 7, Robinson,
Federal Reserve holds interest rates steady amid lingering economic concerns
The Federal Reserve announced Wednesday that it will leave interest rates unchanged, opting for caution amid ongoing economic uncertainty linked to the Trump administration’s trade policies. The central bank confirmed that its benchmark lending rate will remain
Kacey Musgraves celebrates ‘Deeper Well’ first anniversary with limited edition vinyl
Kacey Musgraves is celebrating the one year anniversary of Deeper Well with a limited liquid vinyl version of Deeper into the Well. Deeper Well debuted at #1 on the Country Album chart at the time of its
Carly Pearce, Blake Shelton and more revealed as presenters for 60th ACM Awards
The Academy of Country Music revealed a star-studded lineup of presenters for this year’s 60th ACM Awards. The ceremony, hosted by Reba McEntire, is set to take place on Thursday, May 8th; streaming exclusively on Prime Video
Daniel Danko, Scott Scheuer join Streator City Council
Two new members took their seats Wednesday on the Streator City Council.