Biden commutes 1,500 sentences, issues 39 pardons in ‘largest single-day grant of clemency’
On Thursday, President Joe Biden commuted the sentences of nearly 1,500 individuals placed on home confinement, and pardoned 39 others convicted of non-violent crimes, with the White House stating that the moves represented the “largest single-day grant
Sterling Wallace students share a bagel breakfast with local heroes
Wallace Head Start’s “Breakfast with Heroes” event invited members from both Rock Falls and Sterling’s police and fire departments to share a bagel breakfast with students to help foster positive connections with them.
Ringo Starr releases ‘Thankful’ featuring Alison Krauss
Ringo Starr has teamed up with Alison Krauss for the song “Thankful,” the second track off Starr’s forthcoming country music album, Look Up, set to drop on January 10, 2025. Look Up, produced and co-written by T Bone
Morgan Wallen pleads guilty, sentenced in chair-throwing incident
Morgan Wallen has pleaded guilty to two misdemeanors in the chair-throwing incident at Eric Church’s Chief’s bar in downtown Nashville earlier this year. Wallen pleaded guilty to two counts of misdemeanor reckless endangerment as part of a
IVAC highlights accomplishments at annual dinner
The Illinois Valley Area Chamber of Commerce revamped its annual awards to align with the organization’s mission statement; building business, connecting communities. Three members were honored Thursday.
Second Story, Friends of Scouting raise more than $1,500 in raffle
The winning ticket of a raffle conducted by Second Story Teen Center and Friends of Scouting was purchased by Nedda Simon, a well known figure in the Princeton area, prior to her passing.
Second Story, Friends of Scouting raise more than $1,500 in raffle
The winning ticket of a raffle conducted by Second Story Teen Center and Friends of Scouting was purchased by Nedda Simon, a well known figure in the Princeton area, prior to her passing.
Photos: A look back when Trace Adkins last performed in the Illinois Valley
This week, the Bureau County Fair announced Trace Adkins as its concert headliner for 2025. Brushville also will take the stage. Check out some photos of when Trace Adkins last performed in the Illinois Valley during the