Festival 56 names Marc Bitler producing artistic director

Hegeler Carus Mansion hosts “The Mansion is NOT Haunted” tour Oct. 23-25

Hegeler Carus Mansion hosts “The Mansion is NOT Haunted” tour Oct. 23-25

Rochelle Police: Male hospitalized after being struck by train Wednesday night
An adult male is in stable condition after being struck by a train in downtown Rochelle on Wednesday night, a Rochelle Police Department news release said.
Fulton Fall Fest arrives Oct. 4
Busy day of running, shopping, kids’ activities and live music offered.
Photos: Streator High School hosts 2025 homecoming parade

Photos: Streator High School hosts 2025 homecoming parade

Locals look for winning week: Sauk Valley Week 6 IHSA football previews
Dixon hosts Stillman Valley, Sterling hosts Alleman, Rock Falls heads to Winnebago and Newman faces Mercer County on Saturday in this week’s Sauk Valley football slate. Here are previews for all 14 games.
The Law Offices of Peter F. Ferracuti Trick-or-Treat Schedule

Hello, Illinois Valley! We’ve started gathering trick-or-treat and truck-or-treat hours from across the area. If you don’t see your town or time listed, message us on Facebook and we’ll add it! A big thank you to The
Seneca-Marquette showdown at Gould, homecoming at Dieken Stadium: The Times Week 6 IHSA football preview

Here’s a preview of The Times area’s eight football teams, including a showdown at the top of the Chicagoland Prairie Conference, La Salle-Peru and Ottawa’s second meeting of the season and Streator’s homecoming.