Middle Rock Conservation acquires 11-acre forest plot in Grand Detour
Land owners John and Arlene Hildebrand sold their 11-acre plot near Grand Detour to Middle Rock Conservation Partners, a transaction that was celebrated at a dedication Sunday, May 25.
Newman baseball hopes to break through at state in third straight appearance
Newman baseball brings confidence and another year of experience into Friday’s state semifinals. The Comets hope to have their best finish yet in a third straight trip to state.
Newman baseball hopes to break through at state in third straight appearance
Newman baseball brings confidence and another year of experience into Friday’s state semifinals. The Comets hope to have their best finish yet in a third straight trip to state.
3 Sterling High School students receive scholarship given in name of fallen firefighter
Sterling High School students Nico Battaglia, Brinley Francis and Esra Ramirez were named recipients of the 2025 Garrett Ramos Scholarship during the June 2, 2025, Sterling City Council meeting. Ramos died in the line of duty on
Dixon’s annual Brush and Bloom event set for July 4
Discover Dixon will hold its annual Brush and Bloom event during the Petunia Festival from 9 a.m. to noon Friday, July 4, on the old Lee County Courthouse’s sidewalks, 298 to 200 S. Ottawa Ave., Dixon.
Mitchell Tenpenny shares video for ‘Same Moon’
Mitchell Tenpenny debuted his new music video for the single “Same Moon,” shot in Nashville by Taylor Kelly of Tiny Terror Productions and featuring Mitchell’s wife and fellow country entertainer Meghan Patrick – who was the inspiration
Tomorrow X Together drop video for ‘Love Language’
TOMORROW X TOGETHER have shared their new single, ‘Love Language’. A press release states that Love Language “perfectly encapsulates the signature youthful and refreshing energy of Gen Z’s leading band.” The lyrics were penned by group member
Pritzker’s signature next step in Sterling’s bid to land millions in Riverfront Reimagined investment
Sterling is one step closer to receiving a River Edge Redevelopment Zone designation that could provide up to $50 million in tax incentives for economic development work the city has already started along its riverfront.
Jamey Johnson launches 2025 ‘The Last Honky Tonk Tour’
Jamey Johnson just launched his 36-city headlining tour, The Last Honky Tonk Tour, on June 4th at Wichita Riverfest in Wichita, Kansas. The tour’s name comes from the song he recently recorded, which was the title track
Netflix shares ‘Wednesday’ Season 2 trailer; confirms Lady Gaga guest appearance
Netflix is teasing the highly-anticipated sophomore season of Wednesday, which arrives on the streamer in two parts: Season 2 Part 1 is to premiere on Aug. 6; with Part 2 to debut on Sept. 3. The streaming