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
From Knights of Columbus to Sinnissippi Centers, Dixon couple is driven by their faith to do good
Larry and Anne Prindaville of Dixon say their volunteer work stems from “our faith and our belief that we need to do good works for others.”
Teen Turf volunteer keeps her teacher voice loud and clear
Susan Tyrrell’s teacher voice still is loud and clear when she’s working with fifth grade students at Teen Turf in Amboy.
Saffell brings can-do spirit to Sterling schools’ PTO
When people comment to Beth Saffell about what the Jefferson/Lincoln PTO is doing or not doing, Saffell sees an opportunity.
Volunteer work keeps Amboy retiree on the move
When Roger Wittenauer sat down to chat with firefighters from the Amboy and Sublette fire departments at an Amboy Fire Department Depot Days breakfast a few years ago, he mentioned he missed the fire service.
Dixon animal shelter launches program to keep homeless families with their pets
Many individuals and families without housing don’t see staying at a shelter as an option because they’ll be forced to give up their pet. Dixon’s Granny Rose Animal Shelter and PADS Homeless Shelter aim to remove that
Getting people back on their feet at A Servant’s Heart
34 years of open doors: A teacher’s legacy at Seneca High
