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An aquarium in Missouri announced the arrival of a new baby . . . HUMAN? A woman went into labor last Wednesday at Wonders of Wildlife aquarium in Springfield. The whole thing took four minutes. Mom and baby are
‘Please let them eat’: La Salle County Board rethinking feral cat fine

Yes, feral cats can be a nuisance, but starving them isn’t an ethical option, animal rights activists say.
‘Please let them eat’: La Salle County Board rethinking feral cat fine
‘Please let them eat’: La Salle County Board rethinking feral cat fine
Dixon firefighters battle shed fire
Dixon City and Rural firefighters battled fire and ice Monday, Dec. 8, after a shed fire broke out around 12:20 p.m. at 1558 Joliet Way in Dixon.
What caused the strong gas smell in Sterling and Rock Falls? Officials explain
Despite the smell in Sterling and Rock Falls on Monday, there’s no widespread natural gas leak, officials say
Somonauk’s Landin Stillwell is the 2025 Times Boys Cross Country Runner of the Year
Somonauk’s Landin Stillwell is the 2025 Times Boys Cross Country Runner of the Year
Max Lauritzen was one of a kind, tireless worker for Little League Baseball
Max Lauritzen was one of a kind, tireless worker for Little League Baseball
His gravelly voice could give you a first impression that he might be a little gruff around the edges. But Max Lauritzen was nothing but a big teddy bear with a heart of gold, especially when it