American Legion serves pork chops Friday, hosts open house May 25

The Post will have an open house from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. May 25. A free meal will be served at noon. Donations are appreciated.
South Carolina Supreme Court overturns double-murder convictions of Alex Murdaugh, orders new trial

The South Carolina Supreme Court has overturned the double-murder convictions of disgraced attorney Alex Murdaugh, ruling that he did not receive a fair trial in the killings of his wife, Maggie Murdaugh, and son, Paul Murdaugh. In
Senate confirms Kevin Warsh as next Federal Reserve chair

The Senate voted Wednesday to confirm Kevin Warsh as the next chair of the Federal Reserve, handing President Donald Trump a key economic appointment as the central bank faces mounting pressure over inflation and interest rates. Warsh
Academy of Country Music Awards reveals lineup of presenters ahead of ceremony

The 61st annual Academy of Country Music Awards is set to bring a packed lineup of stars to Las Vegas this weekend, with Shania Twain leading the show as host. Organizers confirmed that presenters for this year’s ceremony
Keith Urban to headline “ACM Next Wave: Country’s Beach Bash at Mandalay Bay Beach”

The Academy of Country Music is gearing up for an action-packed week of live music ahead of the 61st ACM Awards, set for May 17 at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas. Newly revealed performers
Eastland’s Jade Hammer pitches a shutout: Wednesday’s Sauk Valley Roundup

Eastland’s Jade Hammer pitched a complete-game two-hitter with seven strikeouts in a 5-0 win over Galena. Rock Falls’ Madi Eikenberry was 4 for 4 with a home run, Dixon girls soccer beat Sterling and more in Wednesday’s
Mendota man wears many hats as he embraces leadership in his community
‘Just as energized as I was the first day’: Bereaved dad turned a personal tragedy into community outreach
They show up, every single day: The Illinois Valley’s reader-nominated Everyday Heroes of 2026
For 68 Years, one educator has helped Princeton children learn and grow