Illinois health officials warn of tick-borne illnesses as summer approaches
The Illinois Department of Public Health is encouraging the public to be aware of ticks to prevent the spread of Lyme disease during these warm weather months.
Shaw Local Radio Podcast: Talk-Line with Steve Marco interviews Jenny Conderman, Lee County Health Department
The TALK-LINE interview for May 12 featured the Community and Personal Health Director of the Lee County Health Department, Jenny Conderman
Photos: Sycamore softball hosts Ottawa

The Ottawa softball team traveled to Sycamore Monday to take on the Spartans in an Interstate 8 Conference clash.
La Salle County Sheriff’s Office issues over 200 citations during distracted driving campaign

La Salle County Sheriff’s Office issues over 200 citations during distracted driving campaign

Fundraiser to celebrate Mayday’s 11th rescue anniversary on May 17

Sterling Legion will host Memorial Day program
The ceremony will begin at 11 a.m. Monday, May 26, at the Grandon Civic Center in Sterling. Chief Warrant Officer 2 Ikaika Tautua, serving with the U.S. Army Sustainment Command at the Rock Island Arsenal, will be
Down on the Farm: Visitors check out furry friends at P&C Little Rascals’ open house in Chadwick
Visitors had a chance to check out a wide variety of animals ranging from alpacas to cows to goats and chickens.
Fundraiser to celebrate Mayday’s 11th rescue anniversary on May 17

Sauk Valley Athlete of the Week: Rock Falls pole vaulter Ryleigh Eriks
A fearless attitude and background in tumbling have helped Rock Falls junior Ryleigh Eriks break the school pole vault record in her first season of track & field. She is the Sauk Valley Athlete of the Week.