Friends of the Hennepin Canal to host ‘Hike the Hennepin’ on Feb. 15
Friends of the Hennepin Canal are set to host their ‘Hike the Hennepin’ 4.6 mile trek on this Sunday.
‘They just want to be noticed’: Mendota kindergarten teacher goes viral for knowing her kids
On the 100th day of kindergarten, Katie Henkel lined up her 19 students at Holy Cross School in Mendota, decked out in their best 100-year-olds’ clothes, and sat down to try and name all of her students.
Friends of the Hennepin Canal to host ‘Hike the Hennepin’ on Feb. 15
Friends of the Hennepin Canal are set to host their ‘Hike the Hennepin’ 4.6 mile trek on this Sunday.
Streator police get new community service vehicle, patrol laptops
The Streator City Council recently approved two police department purchases during its meeting last week, including a replacement vehicle and new laptops for all of their patrol cruisers.
Illinois Extension to offer birdhouse workshop March 7 in Ottawa
The University of Illinois Extension and Master Naturalist volunteers will offer children a hands-on birdhouse workshop from 1 to 3 p.m. Saturday, March 7, at Nell’s Woodland.
Actor James Van Der Beek dies at age 48 after cancer battle
James Van Der Beek, the actor who rose to fame as the star of Dawson’s Creek and later appeared in films including Varsity Blues, has died following a fight with stage 3 colorectal cancer. He was 48.
See first-look images of new Paramount + series ‘The Madison’ premiering March 14
Taylor Sheridan’s latest series in the ‘Yellowstone’ universe, ‘The Madison‘ starring Michelle Pfeiffer and Kurt Russell, will premiere March 14 on Paramount+ The streamer has also released first-look images of the cast, and a more detailed description
Aaron Lewis sets 2026 ‘American Tour’ dates
Staind frontman-turned-country-singer Aaron Lewis has just launched the first leg of his 2026 American Tour, once again featuring his backing band, The Stateliners. The 2026 American Tour will feature fan favorites, alongside new music planned for release
Five Finger Death Punch to launch 20th anniversary tour ft. Cody Jinks and Eva Under Fire
Five Finger Death Punch will embark on their “20th Anniversary World Tour” this summer. The 48-date tour kicks off on Monday, July 20th at Freedom Mortgage Pavilion in Camden, NJ, with stops in Salt Lake City, Las