Forreston FFA greenhouse opening day is April 26
Annual banquet is May 5
Vatican announces that Pope Francis has died at age 88
Pope Francis has died at 88, the Vatican has confirmed. The Vatican said Francis died just after 7:30 a.m. local time on Monday, a day after he appeared outside the Vatican on Easter Sunday to greet well-wishers.
Dixon Habitat for Humanity breaks ground for 33rd home
A regular crew meets on Wednesdays for the build and is joined by volunteers, often from a local group or organization, on Saturdays at the site.
One child among two killed after severe storms in Texas and Oklahoma
Severe weather impacted over 45 million Americans on Easter Sunday as thunderstorms, flooding, and tornado risks affected areas from East Texas to southeastern Iowa and Illinois. In Oklahoma, heavy rain earlier in the weekend had already caused
Multiple police agencies will train April 21 at Dixon’s Jefferson School
The Dixon Police Department will conduct a training event from 11 a.m. until 5 p.m. Monday, April 21, at Jefferson Elementary School, 800 Fourth Ave.
Morgan Wallen shares tracklist for ‘I’m The Problem’ featuring Tate McRae, Post Malone and more
Morgan Wallen has officially shared the full track list for his upcoming 37-song album I’m The Problem, highlighting a number of high-profile collaborations. The country superstar confirmed the complete list for his fourth studio release on Instagram,
Thomas Rhett teams with Lanie Gardner for ‘What Could Go Right’
Thomas Rhett is sharing a reimagined version of his song “What Could Go Right,” featuring rising star Lanie Gardner. What Could Go Right, originally featured on Rhett’s critically acclaimed album About a Woman, was co-written with Rocky
Putnam County Library District announces May 2025 schedule
Putnam County Library District announces May 2025 schedule
Streator mayor encourages ‘open conversation, healing and action’ as city addresses shootings
Streator Mayor Tara Bedei said bringing change in the wake of a recent shooting Sunday will take a unified effort from residents.