Residential home in Streator built in 1890 goes for $144,500

A 1,020-square-foot residential property, built in 1890, has changed hands.
Dixon council delays water tower contract after union raises safety concerns

Dixon city officials have postponed the approval of a project after a labor union raised concerns about the proposed contractor’s safety and wage compliance record.
Down on the Farm: Sterling High School Farmapalooza introduces grade-schoolers to ag life

The 10th Sterling High School FFA Farmapalooza introduced nearly 2,000 grade-schoolers to jobs, animals and gear related to agriculture Thursday.
Officials from 12 countries monitoring passengers from cruise ship affected by hantavirus outbreak

International health officials are tracing passengers from the cruise ship MV Hondius after a rare outbreak of the Andes strain of hantavirus left three people dead and several others infected. The virus, unlike most hantavirus variants, can
President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva of Brazil meets with Pres. Trump at White House

President Donald Trump welcomed Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva to the White House on Thursday for a closely watched meeting centered on trade disputes, tariffs, and international security issues. Thursday’s meeting marked Lula’s first White
Dylan Scott scores seventh No. 1 on country radio with “What He’ll Never Have”

Dylan Scott is riding another major high at country radio, as his hit “What He’ll Never Have” climbs to the top, marking the seventh No. 1 of his career. The track, which has racked up more than
Kacey Musgraves and Miranda Lambert end feud to team up on the track ‘Horses and Divorces’

Kacey Musgraves and Miranda Lambert officially put their longtime feud behind them with the first live performance of their duet “Horses and Divorces,” which took place during Musgraves’ recent show at Gruene Hall in Texas. The surprise
Illinois Catholics say Pope Leo’s first year sparked renewed interest in the church
Illinois Catholics say Pope Leo’s first year sparked renewed interest in the church
Illinois Catholics say Pope Leo’s first year sparked renewed interest in the church