Rock Falls High School announces first-semester honor roll
Rock Falls High School recently released its first-semester honor roll for the 2024-25 school year.
Corn Outlook: Export demand gives price reprieve
Bolstered by surprises in the December supply and demand estimates report, corn enters 2025 with strengths in exports and ethanol demand.
Free tree sampling to be available at Granville library
The Putnam County Public Library announced participation in Neighborhood Forest’s 16th annual Free Tree Program.
Stage 212 seeks directors for 2026 season
Stage 212 in La Salle is seeking submissions from directors for the 2026 season.
LA Wildfires: Death toll rises to 24 as winds intensify in area
(Per ABC NEWS): Thousands of firefighters are continuing to battle several wildfires across 45 square miles of densely populated Los Angeles County, fueled by severe drought conditions and strong Santa Ana winds. About 105,000 people remain under
Whiteside Area Career Center’s east CEO class to put a twist on classic game at Bogus Bingo fundraiser
The event at 6:03 p.m. Feb. 13 at the Dixon Elks Lodge features dinner, five different themed bingo games and silly prizes to tie into its “Bogus Bingo” theme.
Pres. Biden speaks with Israeli PM Netanyahu on hostage, cease-fire deal
The White House said onn Sunday that President Joe Biden has spoken with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, in a race to reach a Gaza hostage and cease-fire deal before Biden leaves office on Jan. 20. The
Lee County respiratory illness levels on par with state, national trends
The Illinois Department of Public Health last week reported an increase in the state’s respiratory illness level from moderate to high, fueled by an anticipated early winter surge in hospital admissions.
Pertell is selected Amboy High School student of the month
Addison Pertell plans to attend a 4-year university to major in nursing while also playing basketball.
Miranda Lambert’s MuttNation announces ‘Relief for Rescues’ amid LA wildfires
Miranda Lambert’s MuttNation Foundation — in partnership with Tractor Supply Company — announced the return of the annual Relief for Rescues fundraising event. As it has done previously, Relief for Rescues provides financial support for shelter animals