Mt. Carroll Rotary Club sponsors trivia night at Davis Community Center on Nov. 22
The Rotary Club of Mount Carroll will be hosting a trivia fundraiser night on Saturday, Nov. 22. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. with trivia questions beginning at 6 p.m. at the Davis Community Center.
Former Rock Falls fire chief testifies several of his actions led to the 2021 death of Sterling firefighter
Former Rock Falls Fire Chief Cris Bouwens testified Thursday, Nov. 6, 2025, that several of his actions were contributing factors that led to the 2021 death of Sterling Fire Lt. Garrett Ramos.
Former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi announces retirement from Congress

Former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, the first woman to ever lead the U.S. House of Representatives, announced Thursday that she will retire from Congress at the end of her current term. Pelosi’s announcement marks the end of a
Trump administration announces deal to lower weight loss drug prices in certain cases

The Trump administration announced Thursday a sweeping agreement with pharmaceutical giants Eli Lilly and Novo Nordisk aimed at dramatically lowering the cost of popular GLP-1 drugs used to treat obesity, diabetes, and other related health conditions. The
Reba McEntire to release expanded ‘Starting Over: 30th Anniversary Edition’

Reba McEntire is expanding her 1995 covers album, Starting Over, in celebration of its 30th anniversary. Originally released on Oct. 3, 1995, Starting Over was preceded by its lead single, a cover of Patti LaBelle and Michael
Jelly Roll earns eighth consecutive No. 1 on country airplay with “Heart Of Stone”

Jelly Roll has earned his eighth consecutive No. 1 at country radio with the single “Heart of Stone,” featured on his acclaimed sophomore album Beautifully Broken, which debuted at No. 1 on the Billboard 200 chart. Heart