Lanes Reopening Where Possible for Memorial Day Holiday Travel
SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Department of Transportation has announced that lanes that have been closed for construction will reopen, where possible, for the Memorial Day weekend to minimize travel disruption.
Reagan Run 5K Returns to Dixon on Saturday, July 4
One of Dixon’s most anticipated Independence Day traditions is back as the Reagan Run 5K returns on Saturday, July 4th, celebrating its 26th anniversary with a morning of community spirit, fitness and hometown pride.
Morrison Tech Celebrates Achievements at Class of 2026 Commencement Ceremony
Morrison Institute of Technology proudly celebrated the Class of 2026 and the successful completion of another commencement season, held on May 9, 2026.
Lady Panther Track Gains State Experience
The EP Lady Panthers had several athletes compete in the preliminary round of the IHSA State Track and Field Finals on Thursday, competing in all four relays and the open 800m.
Obituary-Daryl Eugene Schroeder
Daryl Eugene Schroeder, 59, of Tampico, IL, died Wednesday, May 20, 2026 at CGH Medical Center in Sterling, IL.
Erie High School’s Class of 2026 Ready to Make Their Mark
Erie High School held its 131st commencement on Sunday, May 17th, with 42 seniors earning their diplomas in the gymnasium as family and friends cheered them on.
Sorensen Votes to Lower Housing Costs
WASHINGTON, DC — Congressman Eric Sorensen (IL-17) voted for the bipartisan 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act, a package of over 20 bills that will help Illinois build more housing, improve access to mortgages for first-time homebuyers, strengthen rental protections, and expand the rural housing supply.
Sixth Annual Northwest Illinois Film Festival Wraps Successful “Shorts-A-Palooza 2026” at Morrison Tech
MORRISON, IL — On Wednesday, April 29th, the Northwest Illinois Film Office hosted the Sixth Annual Northwest Illinois Film Festival: Shorts-A-Palooza 2026 at Morrison Tech, welcoming community members for an evening celebrating independent filmmaking from Northwest Illinois and across the state.
Creating a Bird and Pollinator Friendly Habitat at Home
Kim Johnsen, Natural Land Institute (NLI), and Jennifer Kuroda, Sinnissippi Audubon Society (SAS), will present a program called “Creating a Bird and Pollinator Friendly Habitat at Home” on Wednesday, May 27th at 6:00 p.m.
Along the Rock: The World’s Largest, Operating Steam Engine… is Visiting Sterling??!
On this episode of Along the Rock, host Emma Watts sat down with Janna Groharing of Sterling Main Street and Teri Sathoff from the City of Sterling to talk about one of the most anticipated events coming to the Sauk Valley this summer — the return of the legendary Big Boy steam engine.