Local DAR chapter invites community to celebrate USA’s 250th birthday
The Chief Senachwine Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) in Henry is inviting community members to join in celebrating the 250th anniversary of the United States.
Starved Rock Country Community Foundation honors key supporters at annual event
The Starved Rock Country Community Foundation recognized its leading supporters Tuesday, Oct. 7, during its second annual SRCCF Honors event.
La Salle County grand jury: Tuesday, Oct. 7
A La Salle County grand jury convened Tuesday, Oct. 7 and returned the following indictments:
Illinois Valley Herb Guild to meet Oct. 21 in Standard
OSF Saint Katharine nurse honored for exemplary professional practice
Gwen Strum, a lactation consultant with the Women’s Health team at OSF HealthCare Saint Katharine Medical Center, Dixon, has received the “I am an OSF Nurse” award in the category of Exemplary Professional Practice.
New Sterling police chief focused on community ties, officer recruitment
Sterling Police Chief Pat Bartel says he can’t ever think of a time in his life where he didn’t want to be a police officer: “I was the kid that probably knew my 10-codes before I knew
4 people killed, 20 more injured during mass shooting at bar in St. Helena Island, South Carolina
A mass shooting at a busy bar on South Carolina’s scenic St. Helena Island left four people dead and at least 20 others injured early Sunday morning, authorities reported. The Beaufort County Sheriff’s Office confirmed the incident
Luke Combs drops 3-song EP ‘The Prequel’ ahead of upcoming album
Luke Combs has released a new 3-song EP titled The Prequel, to preview his next album, due in early 2026. Combs shared a post on Instagram showcasing some artwork from the new EP, writing: “Still working on
Maren Morris’ installment of Amazon Music’s ‘Songline’ series features reimagined songs
Amazon Music debuts a new installment of its acclaimed ‘Songline’ series featuring singer-songwriter Maren Morris Songline is a series dedicated to the craft of songwriting, which invites some of today’s most intriguing artists to reimagine their music