PAG’s “Christmas in Chaos” is this weekend in Mt. Morris

Performance times are at 7 p.m. Friday and Saturday and at 2 p.m. Sunday.
Rock Falls City Council to consider approving Love’s Subdivision

The petition to approve the preliminary and final plats for the Rock Falls Love’s Subdivision will take place during the City Council meeting Tuesday, Jan. 7.
Judge denies Trump’s latest request to delay sentencing in hush money case

Attorneys for President-elect Donald Trump asked a New York judge on Monday to delay his sentencing on Jan. 10 in his “hush money” criminal case. Trump’s lawyers had again appealed Justice Juan Merchan’s decision to deny Trump’s
Nippon Steel and U.S. Steel sues Biden administration over decision to block merger

Nippon Steel and U.S. Steel said on Monday that it they are suing the Biden administration over the decision to block its sales agreement, alleging that the White House used the government review process as a pretext
Illinois lowers blood lead level screening measures for children

Illinois law dictates that all children residing in a Pediatric Lead Poisoning High-Risk ZIP code area, which includes Dixon, Sterling and Rock Falls, are to be automatically screened for blood lead levels at 12, 24 and 36
See Kacey Musgraves’ video for ‘The Architect’

Kacey Musgraves shared the music video for “The Architect” off her critically acclaimed album from 2024, Deeper Well. The song has received nominations for Best Country Song and Best Country Solo Performance at the upcoming Grammy
Luke Combs, Cody Johnson to headline 2025 Boots In The Park Festival

Luke Combs and Cody Johnson are set to headline the upcoming Boots In The Park Festival in Albuquerque, New Mexico, taking place at Albuquerque’s Balloon Fiesta Park on May 17-18, 2025. The festival will also feature performances
Hummingbird native to California is wintering in Princeton, only 2nd recorded sighting in Illinois

An Anna’s hummingbird, native to the Pacific Coast, is wintering in Princeton, and it’s only the second recorded sighting in Illinois. The bird’s rare visit has led to more than a hundred spectators to get a glimpse.
Hummingbird native to California is wintering in Princeton, only 2nd recorded sighting in Illinois

An Anna’s hummingbird, native to the Pacific Coast, is wintering in Princeton, and it’s only the second recorded sighting in Illinois. The bird’s rare visit has led to more than a hundred spectators to get a glimpse.
Holiday pop-up shop to remain open in Ottawa

601 Mercantile & Gifts was set to close at the end of December, but is staying in downtown Ottawa.