Rock Falls’ ‘Touch A Truck’ is largest event of its kind: organizer

John Watts, event chairman of Touch A Truck of Rock Falls, is proud to announce that the event, known as “The Big One”, is recognized as the largest Touch a Truck event in the United States.
Blackhawk Pipe and Drums of the Quad Cities will perform in Fulton on March 11

The band, which will be playing Celtic music, formed its club in 2000 and recently celebrated its 25th year of being the best bagpipe band in the Quad-City area.
Suspect identified in Austin bar shooting that left 2 dead, 14 injured; probe into terrorism continues

Investigators have identified the man accused of opening fire outside a busy downtown Austin bar early Sunday, killing at least two people and injuring 14 others, in an attack now under federal review for possible terrorism links.
Trump warns of more U.S. casualties after 3 service members are killed, five injured in the U.S.-Israel attack on Iran

Three American service members have been killed and five others seriously injured during ongoing military operations against Iran, according to U.S. Central Command. In a statement posted Sunday, CENTCOM said: “As of 9:30 am ET, March 1,
Central Bank IL Pets of the Week: Avon & Marianne!

DOG: AVON – Avon is hoping the luck of the Irish will bring her a new home! Avon is a sweet 1 year old lady who is 100% Mutt. She’s so sweet, fun, and affectionate! She does
Luke Bryan returns with the track “Word on the Street”

Luke Bryan has released his new song, “Word On The Street” – which also happens to be the title of his upcoming 2026 ‘Word On The Street Tour’. “Word On The Street,” written by Payton Smith, Josh
Jelly Roll to be inducted into the Grand Ole Opry on March 10th

Jelly Roll will be officially inducted into the Grand Ole Opry on March 10. Fellow Opry member and close friend Lainey Wilson will lead the ceremony, with appearances from Craig Morgan, Leanne Morgan, ERNEST and others. A