Spring Valley Mini Market renovating through year’s end
In the meantime, customers are asked to use the west entrance. The new entrance will be closed while the store, 508 W. Dakota St., is under construction.
Goodfellas reopens in Streator after nearly decade-long closure
Owner Mark Schimek owned Goodfellas as a bar from 2006 to 2016. He had wanted to introduce a pizza menu and the timing was right to reopen.
Shaw Local Radio Podcast: Talk-Line with Steve Marco interviews Matthew Lenox on Paw Paw Celebration
The TALK-LINE interview for Sept. 18 featured Visit Northwest Illinois Executive Director Matthew Lenox looking at upcoming events, including the Paw Paw Celebration on Sept. 20 in Paw Paw.
Erie, Port Byron residents graduate from Iowa State University
Iowa State University in Ames awarded degrees or certificates to 577 graduates this summer.
Blackhawk Firefighter Association hosting Sept. 11 memorial Sunday at Sauk Valley Community College
The Blackhawk Firefighter Association will host a Sept. 11 memorial ceremony Sunday, Sept. 21, 2025, at Sauk Valley Community College.
Man dies on roller coaster at Universal’s Epic Universe in Orlando
A man who was riding a rollercoaster at Universal’s Epic Universe in Orlando died Wednesday, park officials said in a statement. The visitor at Universal’s Epic Universe theme park became unresponsive while riding Stardust Racers at the
Pres. Trump asks SCOTUS to allow him to fire Federal Reserve governor Lisa Cook
The Trump administration on Thursday formally petitioned the Supreme Court to allow President Trump to remove Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook from her position without delay. If the court agrees, it would mark the first time a
Luke Combs shares video for new single with ‘Back in the Saddle’
Luke Combs shared the video for his new single, “Back in the Saddle,” directed by Tyler Adams and featuring NASCAR legends Dale Earnhardt Jr. and Richard Petty. Combs said of the song — co-written alongside Dan Isbell
See the video for Dasha’s new single ‘Like it Like That’
Country-pop artist Dasha returns with her latest single, ‘Like It Like That,’ alongside the official music video starring Love Island’s Rob Rausch. “Like It Like That” was written by Dasha with David Garcia, JKash, and Gian Stone,
Photos: Football rivals Milledgeville and Polo square off in Week 4
Milledgeville heads just down the road to Polo for an 8-man Week 4 football powerhouse showdown Friday, Sept. 19, 2025. After a close first half, Millegeville hangs on to win 28-6.