Photos: Bald eagles thrive along the Hennepin Canal near Wyanet
Bears Insider Podcast Episode 441: Reviewing the Chicago Bears’ 19-16 loss to the Lions

The Chicago Bears ended the regular season on Sunday afternoon with a 19-16 loss to the Detroit Lions. Shaw Local’s Michal Dwojak and Joe Aguilar break down the loss and the Bears’ playoff path
Illinois hospital admissions for flu double in a week

Flu activity is very high across Illinois coming out of Christmas week, the Illinois Department of Public Health reported.
Morrison students named to ISU fall 2025 dean’s list
Seven Morrison undergraduate students have met high academic standards and have been named to Illinois State University’s dean’s list for the 2025 fall term.
Rock Falls father-daughter duo reopen former Arnie’s Happy Spot in Deer Grove
A Rock Falls father and daughter have teamed up to bring back local favorite Arnie’s Happy Spot and its original chicken recipe. Owners Dave and Maddie Cochran held a soft opening for the restaurant at 1667 Hoover
Ousted Venezuelan Pres. Nicolás Maduro and wife to appear in NY federal court on alleged drug charges

Ouster Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro is scheduled to be arraigned Monday in Manhattan federal court following a dramatic U.S. operation that resulted in his capture and transfer to the United States, according to a spokesperson for the
Teenagers among those identified in deadly New Year’s Eve bar fire in Switzerland

Swiss authorities have now confirmed the identities of 24 people who died in a devastating fire at a New Year’s Eve celebration in the Alpine resort of Crans-Montana, as families continue to wait anxiously for news of
Russell Dickerson adds additional 2006 dates to his ‘Russellmania Tour’

Russell Dickerson has added more West Coast dates to his RussellMania Tour 2026, with headlining stops at Red Rocks Amphitheatre in Morrison, Colorado, The Greek Theatre in Los Angeles, and Gallagher Square at Petco Park in San
Jason Isbell and the 400 Unit gearing up for 2026 North American tour

Jason Isbell will embark on a 2026 tour with his band the 400 Unit, in addition to a recently announced solo tour across North America in support of his acoustic album Foxes in the Snow. The 2026