Logan Junior High students present Tiskilwa history research at museum
Domestic violence in northern Illinois: Part 2: Experts debate rise in women charged with abuse
Editor’s note: Today marks the second installment of a two-day series about the growing number of women charged with domestic assault.
La Salle County Jail awarded national accreditation
La Salle County Jail was recognized by the Commission on Accreditation for Corrections at the CAC’s 2026 Winter Conference on Feb. 7, 2026, in Long Beach, California.
Streator Public Library receives $10K grant from Pizza Hut Foundation
The Streator Public Library was awarded a a $10K grant from The Pizza Hut Foundation to support its literacy programs.
Migratory Birdwatching Hike at Lake Kakusha
Led by an experienced birder and Master Naturalist, this two-hour walk offers a chance to observe a variety of species during their spring migration through Illinois.
Spring Valley JFK scheduling preschool screenings for 2026-27 school year
Spring Valley JFK is currently scheduling preschool screenings for any child that will be 3 years old by Sept. 1, 2026.
Ottawa: Single-family home sells for $727,000
A 3,114-square-foot single-family residence, built in 2017, has changed hands.
See Russell Dickerson’s video for ‘The Roses’
Russell Dickerson has unveiled the official video for his new single “The Roses,” co-written with Michael Hardy, Chase McGill, and Jordan Schmidt. The video for ‘The Roses’ begins with Dickerson in a quiet, rose-filled moment alongside his
Lee Brice shares the track ‘Country Nowadays’ from upcoming album ‘Sunriser’
Lee Brice has released his new song, “Country Nowadays,” the latest preview of his forthcoming sixth studio album, Sunriser. The 16-track project marks his first full-length release since 2020’s Hey World and is available for preorder now.
50 Cent joins cast of Eva Longoria’s comedy “The Fifth Wheel” starring Kim Kardashian
50 Cent is expanding his entertainment career by joining the cast of The Fifth Wheel, an upcoming comedy for Netflix directed by Eva Longoria. The project also features Kim Kardashian, Nikki Glaser, and Brenda Song among its