Ottawa YMCA CEO Joe Capece receives statewide leadership award
Joe Capece, chief executive officer of the Ottawa YMCA, has received the CEO Leadership Legacy Award from the YMCA Illinois Alliance.
Seniors vs. Crime: Online Marketplace scams – a hit and a miss
Meier: There’s two surefire ways to avoid online scams: face-to-face transactions, preferably in a public place, and cash only.
Dixon tree-lighting ceremony at Veterans Memorial Park honors POW/MIAs
In a ceremony to both recognize the lost or missing soldiers and an admonishment of the government that left them behind, a POW/MIA tree lighting was held Saturday, Dec. 6, 2025, at Veterans Memorial Park in Dixon.
Judge halts DOJ use of key evidence regarding new charges against ex-FBI Director James Comey
A federal judge has temporarily blocked the Justice Department from accessing or using materials taken from a longtime associate of ex-FBI Director James Comey, adding a significant hurdle as prosecutors consider reviving a dismissed criminal case. U.S.
Pres. Trump slams Texas Rep. Henry Cuellar for ‘lack of loyalty’ after issuing pardon
President Trump is sharply criticizing Rep. Henry Cuellar, expressing anger that the Texas Democrat chose to run for Congress again under his party’s banner just days after receiving a presidential pardon that cleared him and his wife,
Central Bank IL Pets of the Week: Elroy & Lalaloopsy!
DOG: ELROY – A handsome 4 year old Pit mix. Elroy is a stunning, sleek pup who has a lot of young dog energy! His ideal home would be active and fun! He’s got a handsome smile
Photos: Spring Valley celebrates Christmas with lighted parade
Spring Valley celebrated the Christmas season with the Spring Valley Lighted Christmas Parade, the Christmas tree lighting at the Mini Park, and other activities on Sunday, Dec. 7, 2025.
Photos: Spring Valley celebrates Christmas with lighted parade
Photos: Spring Valley celebrates Christmas with lighted parade
Chris Stapleton, Brooks & Dunn to headline largest outdoor honky-tonk ‘Two Step Inn Festival’ in 2026
Chris Stapleton and Brooks & Dunn are set to headline the 2026 Two Step Inn Festival — the world’s largest outdoor honky-tonk — taking place on April 18–19 in San Gabriel Park in Georgetown, Texas (about