Photos: Illinois Valley Pistol Shrimp celebrate 2024 Championship with trophy/banner

Photos: Illinois Valley Pistol Shrimp celebrate 2024 Championship with trophy/banner

St. Francis uses potent offense, strong pitching to beat Dixon in five innings and advance to sectional finals
After a hot start on offense Colt Armbrust rode the lead to toss a one-hit shutout with 10 strikeouts to help St. Francis to a 14-0 victory over Dixon to advance to the sectional finals.
‘Oh my God, I don’t know how he survived’ – Ashton semi driver recalls February crash along I-88 near Dixon
Semi driver Eric Dodge of Ashton speaks four months after a near-fatal crash in which his truck veered off Interstate 88 between Rock Falls and Dixon, launched over Bollman Road overpass and landed in a cornfield.
2025 Reagan Run 5K course adjusted to accommodate nearby construction
Race director: The decision was made to move things around for our 25th anniversary run to keep everyone safe with the construction in the wooded section.
Encore! Mt. Morris offers summer art experiences to students
Hannah Beach, this summer’s Artist in Residence, will be teaching fun classes and coordinating art projects through June and July.
Cancer Free at 101

A woman in Chicago named Layne Horwich got diagnosed with breast cancer at age 100, but she’s now cancer-free at age 101. Her doctor said a lot of people her age don’t even bother with treatment, but Layne
Jammin’ at the Clock returns for 10th summer in Streator

Jammin’ at the Clock returns for 10th summer in Streator

The Jammin’ at the Clock summer concert series will return to Heritage Park in downtown Streator for its 10th year, beginning with a performance by Noreen Stark on Friday, June 6.
Jammin’ at the Clock returns for 10th summer in Streator
