Local Scene in the Illinois Valley: Strolls and sounds among the activities
A walk through Christmas lights, a wine and art walk, a symphony performance, a disco, escape rooms and a visit from the Harlem Wizards highlight the weekend in the Illinois Valley.
Former Memphis officer charged in death of Tyre Nichols changes plea to guilty
Desmond Mills Jr., one of the former Memphis police officer charged in the fatal beating of Tyre Nichols will become the first of five officers charged in the case to break ranks with his former colleagues and
Americans among first group of evacuees to leave Gaza through Egypt for first time since war
Evacuations of those trapped in the Gaza Strip began through the Rafah border crossing for the first time since Israel imposed a siege on the Palestinian enclave after the Hamas attack on Oct. 7. An initial group of
Best cookies of all time
The title of the “best cookies of all time” is highly subjective and can vary greatly depending on personal preferences. However, here are some classic and beloved cookies that many people consider among the best: Chocolate Chip
Write Team: A mere cotton and comfort love story
I found The One. All the others, runners up, went here and there, off to other people’s beds, other fortunes, other places … just AWAY! Away from me. And now it’s My Pillow and Me.
Write Team: A mere cotton and comfort love story
I found The One. All the others, runners up, went here and there, off to other people’s beds, other fortunes, other places … just AWAY! Away from me. And now it’s My Pillow and Me.
Thomas Rhett, Dierks Bentley, to headline inaugural ‘Big as Texas’ festival
The inaugural ‘Big as Texas’ announced that the independently-produced country and Americana festival will make its debut at the Montgomery County Fairgrounds outside of Houston, Texas on May 10-12, 2024. Thomas Rhett, Dierks Bentley, Billy Strings, Dwight
Chris Stapleton announces 2024 dates for ‘All-American Road Show’ tour
Chris Stapleton is going on tour next year, announcing dates for his 2024 All-American Road Show. The 45-year-old country superstar posted on social media: “JUST ANNOUNCED: 2024 All-American Road Show dates. Tickets on sale Friday, November 3rd.
Cross country: Mendota’s Anthony Kelson set for return trip to state
Mendota’s Anthony Kelson, La Salle-Peru’s Ashlee Lord and Henry-Midland’s Daniella Bumber will compete in the IHSA State Cross Country Meet on Saturday in Peoria.
Marseilles takes no action, has no new talk on new City Hall building purchase
The Marseilles City Council met in closed session at the conclusion of Wednesday’s regular meeting, but it did not take any action on a possible purchase of the former Illinois Valley Cellular building.