Ottawa’s Lu Aussem finds fame, fortune on Silos Baking Competition

Ottawa baker Lu Aussem shares her story of winning $100,000 on Magnolia Network’s Silo’s Baking Competition.
Stage 212 offers Sensory Performance of “The Wizard of Oz”

LA SALLE – Over the weekend, Stage 212 opened its doors for a sensory reduced rehearsal of “The Wizard of Oz”. There were approximately 120 people with disabilities along with their families invited to enjoy a performance
Starved Rock Native American Artifact Show set for July 16

The Starved Rock Native American Artifact Show will return for a 20th year.
Starved Rock Native American Artifact Show set for July 16

The Starved Rock Native American Artifact Show will return for a 20th year.
Marquis in Hennepin announces acquisition of permits for south dock expansion project

The new 700-foot loading dock on the mile-long riverfront will allow the export of 20 barges of soy meal from the complex each week, about 1.5 million tons each year.
Second annual Buda Fun Day set July 15

After the success of last year’s event, the Buda Community Club and the Buda Village Board have come together to expand the second annual Buda Fun Day, which will be held on Saturday, July 15.
IVCC to host 3 summer camps

Illinois Valley Community College’s Continuing Education Center summer camps continue in July on the main campus in Oglesby.
Jordan Davis achieves multi-week No. 1 with ‘Next Thing You Know’

Jordan Davis has achieved his sixth career No. 1, and also his 3rd multi-week career No. 1, on the Mediabase/Country Aircheck chart with his latest hit single, “Next Thing You Know”. “Next Thing You Know,” written by Davis
Maddie & Tae release new song ‘Heart They Didn’t Break’

Maddie & Tae have shared their new track, “Heart They Didn’t Break,” which tells the story of true friendship in times of heartbreak. Written by Benjy Davis, Anna Vaus and Ryan Beaver and produced by Corey Crowder,
2024 Grammy Awards and nominations dates revealed by Recording Academy

The Recording Academy and CBS Network revealed that the 66th Annual Grammy Awards will air live beginning at 5 p.m. PT on Feb. 4, 2024, airing live on CBS and streaming on Paramount+ from the Crypto.com Arena