Public sewing room opens at Streator library
The Streator Public Library has opened its new Fabric and Friends Room, giving residents a place to sew using library-provided machines, tools and materials.
A piece of Dixon history: Leonard Andrus, founder of Grand Detour
Of all the great leaders of the early history of the Dixon area, the name of Leonard Andrus belongs near the very top. Like “Father” John Dixon’s pivotal relationship with Dixon, Andrus was the founder of Grand
Rochelle DAR chapter sets area Wreaths Across America ceremony dates, Dixon added to locations list
The Rochelle Chapter, Daughters of the American Revolution, is continuing its efforts to honor local veterans through the Wreaths Across America program.
Dixon fire departments kick off ‘Keep the Wreath Red’ campaign to spread fire safety awareness
Dixon Fire Department and Dixon Rural Fire Department are spreading fire awareness with the annual “Keep the Wreath Red” Campaign. The intent of the red-lighted Christmas wreaths is to bring awareness of the effects of holiday-related fires
Dixon Police Department: Thanksgiving cab program resulted in safer roads, no DUI arrests
The Dixon Police Department made no DUI arrests during the Thanksgiving holiday thanks to its program partnering with local cab companies that gave people rides.
Virginia man arrested, charged with planting pipe bombs left near RNC and DNC before Jan. 6
Federal authorities have arrested a Virginia man linked to the pipe bombs left outside the Republican and Democratic National Committee headquarters on the night of Jan. 5, 2021 — devices discovered the following afternoon as the Capitol
President Trump’s name added to United States Institute of Peace headquarters sign
President Donald Trump’s name has been added to the sign on the United States Institute of Peace headquarters in downtown D.C., above the existing building name. Workers early Wednesday affixed large silver letters reading “Donald J. Trump
Mitchell Tenpenny shares video for the song “Therapy”
Mitchell Tenpenny has released “Therapy,” co-written by Mitchell, Chris Destefano, Thomas Archer, and Andy Albert. In the official music video for the track, Mitchell teamed up for the first time with director Ty Combs and producer Josh
Post Malone, Chappell Roan, Mariah Carey among the artists slated to perform on ‘Dick Clark’s New Year’s Rockin’ Eve with Ryan Seacrest’ 2026
ABC and Dick Clark Productions have announced the performers set for the 55th annual Dick Clark’s New Year’s Rockin’ Eve with Ryan Seacrest special. This year marks Seacrest’s 21st year hosting the event. Organizers revealed that this