James Mautino named Aurora Spartan Man of the Year

The Aurora University athletic department announced James Mautino has been named as 2023-2024 Spartan Man of the Year Award.
Luke Bryan reveals 2025 ‘Crash My Playa’ lineup

Luke Bryan revealed the lineup for his 10th annual Crash My Playa event, taking place January 15-18, 2025 at the luxurious Moon Palace Cancún. A post on social media read: “10 Years of Crash My Playa. Insane.
Miranda Lambert shares the track, ‘Dammit Randy’

Miranda Lambert released her latest track, “Dammit Randy,” c0-written by Miranda alongside her producer Jon Randall and husband, Brendan McLoughlin. Miranda says the idea for “Dammit Randy” came from a conversation she had with Randall when she
Youth Service Bureau of Illinois Valley to host free picnic Aug. 4

Youth Service Bureau of Illinois Valley is hosting a picnic Sunday, Aug. 4, to celebrate its foster families throughout the region.
Youth Service Bureau of Illinois Valley to host free picnic Aug. 4

Youth Service Bureau of Illinois Valley is hosting a picnic Sunday, Aug. 4, to celebrate its foster families throughout the region.
Legendary comedian and actor Bob Newhart dies at age 94

Legendary comedian and actor Bob Newhart has died at the age of 94. Newhart’s publicist Jerry Digney shared in a statement that the actor and comedian died at his Los Angeles home on Thursday, July 18, following
Donald Glover shares film trailer, drops soundtrack to ‘Bando Stone & The New World’

Donald Glover shared the trailer for his new movie Bando Stone & the New World, which he directed, starred in, and scored under his pseudonym, Childish Gambino. Bando Stone & the New World was written by Evi
5 deaths over 9 miles in 88 days near Mendota

Dennis Rutishauser has been a firefighter more than 40 years and has seen plenty of bad accidents on Route 251 between Peru and Mendota – but he’s never seen a string of fatalities as he has this
Streator council awards series of facade grants to local businesses

In a move aimed at bolstering Streator’s downtown revitalization efforts, the City Council recently approved a series of facade grants during its latest meeting for Blue Eyed Rascal, Vette to Vette and Curley’s Furniture.
Streator council awards series of facade grants to local businesses

In a move aimed at bolstering Streator’s downtown revitalization efforts, the City Council recently approved a series of facade grants during its latest meeting for Blue Eyed Rascal, Vette to Vette and Curley’s Furniture.