Sauk Valley fire departments join forces for Calm The Chaos command training
For the past two years, the Sterling, Dixon City, Dixon Rural, and Rock Falls fire departments have worked to align their command structures, allowing leaders to take over seamlessly during major calls.
Lee County volunteers recognized with Teamwork Award at 50th anniversary Master Gardener conference
Lee County volunteers were recognized at the 2025 University of Illinois Extension Master Gardener Conference for their outstanding contributions to projects such as the Lee County Jr. Garden and Kids in the Kitchen program.
Trump scraps meeting with Democratic leaders to avert shutdown
President Donald Trump has called off a planned sit-down with Democratic leaders that was aimed at preventing a looming government shutdown. The White House had been preparing for Trump to meet later this week with Senate Minority
Pres. Trump criticizes United Nations, world leaders in U.N. speech
President Donald Trump delivered a combative address to the United Nations General Assembly on Tuesday morning, marking the 80th anniversary of the world body. During Trumps’ roughly hour-long speech, he sharply criticized the world body and promote
Bailey Zimmerman drops the song ‘Chevy Silverado’
Bailey Zimmerman surprised fans with the new single “Chevy Silverado, taking from his sophomore album Different Night Same Rodeo. In tandem with the release of Chevy Silverado, a limited Silverado Edition Galaxy White Vinyl of Different Night
Chris Young releases the title track to upcoming LP ‘I Didn’t Come Here To Leave’
Chris Young has released the title track to his upcoming tenth studio album, ‘I Didn’t Come Here To Leave’, due out Oct. 17. Young said on Instagram: “So excited to announce that my brand new album I Didn’t
Photos: Oregon downs Pecatonica 2-1 at Park West
Oregon scored one goal in each half en route to a 2-1 win over Pecatonica on Tuesday, Sept. 23, 2025 at Oregon Park West. Steven Guardado and Eduardo Munoz Garcia each scored a goal while Brian Wallace