Ottawa council to vote on annexations, bridge project and Allen Park monument
The Cursive Club

A teacher at a middle school in Lincolnia, Virginia has started a “Cursive Club,” for student who want to learn and improve their cursive writing skills. One student said she likes cursive because, “You don’t pick up
Whiteside County sex abuse case proceeds toward trial with DNA evidence to remain untested
Saying he wasn’t comfortable with forcing the county to pay, a Whiteside County judge has denied the public defender’s office’s request to hire an expert to watch consumptive DNA evidence testing in a case accusing a Sterling
Chicago Bears vs. Detroit Lions: 5 storylines to watch in Week 18 matchup

The Chicago Bears will get one final chance to make some last-minute improvements before the playoffs start Sunday when they host the Detroit Lions at Soldier Field. Here are the top five storylines to watch.
First State Bank plans agriculture conference Jan. 22
First State Bank plans agriculture conference Jan. 22
‘There were no serious negotiations:’ No murder pleas so far in La Salle County, maybe none coming
‘There were no serious negotiations:’ No murder pleas so far in La Salle County, maybe none coming
‘There were no serious negotiations:’ No murder pleas so far in La Salle County, maybe none coming

As La Salle County begins a new calendar year, a theme is emerging among the murder suspects: So far, nobody has pleaded guilty. Three were convicted in 2025 at trial and Joe Navarro anticipates having to bring
‘Mary Poppins Jr.’ and winter music recitals to highlight Woodlawn students’ skills in January
Woodlawn Arts Academy students will be showing off their theater and music skills this winter, with performances of “Mary Poppins Jr.” and winter music recitals both set for January.