Oglesby Summer Fun Fest returns June 15-18
Farmers might not be thrilled with the clear forecast – a little more rain would alleviate our moderate drought – but Oglesby residents will have plenty of sunshine for the annual Summer Fun Fest. Oglesby Summer Fun
Poco a Poco Music Festival begins in Streator, 5 public events set the week of June 12
The Poco a Poco Summer Music Festival in Streator will run throughout the week of June 12, with some public concerts. The week-long program for incoming high school freshmen through graduated seniors. Poco a Poco provides 30-plus
With corporate leaders’ help, maybe we’ll get answers to Chicago violence
Corporate citizenship is an important driver of change just about anywhere you go. Ken Griffin, formerly Chicago’s richest man, did plenty of nice things in the city with his billions, notably supporting Lurie Children’s Hospital and extending
Write Team: 3 memorable early Midwestern books
American literature has been enriched by three Midwestern books, which I would like to share with you. I think of Juliette Kinzie’s fine book, “Wau-bun” (1855), telling of her days at Fort Winnebago, Wisconsin. The account of
Jimmie Allen dropped from label after being sued for sexual assault by second woman
Jimmie Allen has been sued for sexual assault by a second woman. According to Variety, the suit was filed Friday, June 9th in Tennessee federal court and identifies the new accuser as ‘Jane Doe 2,’ who is
‘Yellowstone’ star Luke Grimes shares new song “Playin’ On The Tracks”
Luke Grimes has dropped his brand-new song “Playin’ On The Tracks,” written with Brent Cobb and produced by Dave Cobb. Grimes portrays Kayce Dutton on the popular television series Yellowstone. Grimes shared how the track came about
Naomi Watts confirms marriage to Billy Crudup
Billy Crudup and Naomi Watts are married, with Watts, 54, sharing a wedding day photo over the weekend via social media along with the caption, “Hitched! ” Watts’ photo shows the couple standing in front of what
Take a look at the trailer for ‘The Expendables 4’ featuring Megan Fox, 50 Cent
After a nine-year hiatus for the film series, the first official trailer for the fourth installment of Sylvester Stallone’s “The Expendables” franchise has been released. Dubbed “Expend4bles,” the movie is set for release on Sept. 22. The