Bipartisan calls from local politicians for expanded investigation after Minneapolis ICE shooting
Local politicians, both Republican and Democrats alike, are calling for federal transparency and investigations following the fatal shooting of a U.S. citizen by an ICE agent in Minneapolis over the weekend.
Construction begins on Beck’s gas station in Streator
Construction is beginning on Beck’s planned gas station in Streator, with demolition of buildings near the former Immaculate Conception Church site expected to start soon.
Learn about seed starting and saving with master gardeners
Learn the basics of seed starting and seed saving on 6-7 p.m. Feb. 26 at Reddick Public Library, 1010 Canal St, Ottawa.
Bipartisan calls from local politicians for expanded investigation after Minneapolis ICE shooting
Local politicians, both Republican and Democrats alike, are calling for federal transparency and investigations following the fatal shooting of a U.S. citizen by an ICE agent in Minneapolis over the weekend.
Amboy’s U.S. 52 in line for $7.9M in upgrades this summer
Amboy residents will see some major work on U.S. 52 this summer. A $1.9 million project will see U.S. 52 being resurfaced from U.S. 30, 3 miles north of Amboy, through Amboy to Water Street. The second
4 Newman students named Illinois State Scholars
These students rank in approximately the top 10% of graduates from Illinois high schools, according to the Illinois Student Assistance Commission, the state’s college access and financial aid agency.
Shooting involving Border Patrol near Arizona border leaves one person critically injured
One person was critically wounded Tuesday morning in a shooting involving U.S. Border Patrol agents in southern Arizona, prompting a multi-agency investigation led by the Pima County Sheriff’s Department (PCSD). The incident occurred around 7:30 a.m. near
South Carolina measles surge becomes largest U.S. outbreak in decades
South Carolina is now facing the largest measles outbreak in the United States since the disease was declared eliminated more than 20 years ago, with confirmed cases climbing to 789, surpassing the major Texas outbreak of 2025
Kameron Marlowe to embark on North American headlining tour this spring
Kameron Marlowe will embark on his new spring headlining tour, “Kameron Marlowe Live On Tour.” Marlowe will hit clubs and theaters nationwide on the new tour, kicking off February 19 with shows in Fort Worth, Grand Rapids,
Kenny Chesney adds six more dates to 2026 Vegas Sphere residency
Due to popular demand, Kenny Chesney has added six additional dates to his Las Vegas Sphere residency in 2026. The country superstar makes his return to the Sphere this summer, with the new residency coming after Chesney’s