‘Just guys who know guys’: Utica Fireside White Sox Club celebrates 20 years of giving back

Ahead of Major League Baseball’s opening day this week, Utica’s Fireside White Sox Club is celebrating its 20-year anniversary coming off a record-setting year in fundraising.
Ottawa police department hosts autism acceptance event at Reddick Library April 1

The Ottawa Police Department will host a sensory-friendly family event for Autism Acceptance Month on Wednesday, April 1, from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at Reddick Library Community Room.
Sterling Schools Foundation to host inaugural Blue & Gold Scavenger Quest on May 2

The community-wide event is designed to bring together alumni, families, friends, and local organizations for a morning of teamwork, exploration, and school pride – all while raising funds to support educational field trips for Sterling students.
Rochelle City Council tables development agreement for potential data center

The Rochelle city council voted 4-3 on Monday to table a vote on a development agreement with a developer who aims to bring a potential data center to the city.
Keynote speakers set for Midwest Summit May 21 at The Dixon: Historic Theatre

The Midwest Summit on Leadership – Shaping the Next Era of Influence takes place Thursday, May 21, at The Dixon: Historic Theatre with keynote speakers Alonzo Kelly, Tasha Garcia and Dustin E. James.
Jury finds Meta and YouTube negligent in landmark social media addiction case

A Los Angeles jury has delivered a major verdict in the trial examining whether major tech platforms can be held accountable for childhood social media harm linked to their products. Jurors concluded that Meta and YouTube were
Supreme Court rules that ISP is not liable for copyright infringement

The U.S. Supreme Court delivered a unanimous decision siding with Cox Communications, ruling that internet service providers are not legally responsible for copyright violations committed by their users. The case stemmed from a long-running dispute between Cox
Post Malone joins headliners Twenty-One Pilots, Zac Brown Band for final day of March Madness Music Festival

The 2026 NCAA March Madness Music Festival is set to bring a packed weekend of live music to Indianapolis, culminating with Post Malone headlining the final night on April 5. Held at American Legion Mall during Final
Luke Grimes announces sophomore album ‘Redbird’

Luke Grimes will release his highly anticipated sophomore album, Redbird, on April 3rd. The ten-track project, produced by Grammy-winning producer Dave Cobb, marks Grimes’ most personal and fully realized musical statement to date. The first song from
Newman softball wins 18-5: Wednesday’s Sauk Valley Roundup

Newman’s Brenleigh Cook and Claire Von Holten each had five RBIs in a win. Oregon softball beat Amboy, Newman baseball won 12-3, Dixon boys track & field won and more in Wednesday’s Sauk Valley roundup.