Putnam County look to returners to lead inexperienced roster

Putnam County look to returners to lead inexperienced roster

Dixon becomes Illinois’ 41st Purple Heart City
Dixon on Monday, Aug. 18, 2025, was established as the 41st Purple Heart City in Illinois. The designation from the Military Order of the Purple Heart is given to cities, counties and other entities that show a
Sauk Valley Community College’s Mandrell receives Friends of Education award
The award honors individuals committed to the success of public education and the mission of the Illinois Education Association.
Princeton church to hold free family movie night Sept. 6
Evangelical Covenant Church, Princeton, will host a free movie and root beer float event at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 6 in the church parking lot, 24 N. Main St.
Princeton church to hold free family movie night Sept. 6

Princeton church to hold free family movie night Sept. 6

Erie-Prophetstown hopes to continue upward trend
After making the playoffs for the second time in a decade, Erie-Prophetstown hopes for continued improvement under Tyler Whitebread.
Garden’s Gate in Ottawa relocating to a new farm location

Stephanie and Dave Stacy took ownership of Garden’s Gate in 2009.
Garden’s Gate in Ottawa relocating to a new farm location
