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Jake Siena and Ava Offerman, students at Marquette Academy, have been named Illinois State Scholars.

The Education Committee at the Windmill Cultural Center on Jan. 28 will feature Pat Pessman introducing the audience to the book she has written, “The Saga of the Lilac Bush - an American Pioneer Narrative”.

The Men of the Tampico First United Methodist Church will have the annual chili supper on Wednesday, Jan. 28, in the church basement.

The Rotary Club of Princeton has announced that scholarship applications for 2026 are now open.

Rochelle-area students were recently named to the Carthage College fall 2025 dean’s list in recognition of their outstanding academic achievement.

As we get deeper into winter, it is important for dog owners to be mindful of these safety tips before exposing their pets to cold, snow and ice.

La Salle-Peru Township High School will celebrate its 2025 Hall of Honor inductees the weekend of Jan. 23-24.

The donation will support services and program needs for the nearly 200 people served by Gateway Services in Bureau, Marshall and Putnam counties.

Hall High School has announced its 1st semester principal’s list for the 2025-2026 school year, recognizing students for academic excellence.

Applications must be completed and submitted to the Regional Office by 4 p.m. on April 16. Applications are available at roe35.org.

A missing Dixon man was found alive early Sunday, Jan. 18, after a resident in the area of Countryside Lane reported to police that they could hear a person yelling for help, according to Dixon police.

This month’s family fun Escape Adventure is ready at the Yorkville Public Library. Use the clues to unlock the boxes before the next group comes in. You only have 30 minutes.

Rock Falls Tourism presents Flock to the Rock ’26 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 7, at the Rock Falls American Legion.

The Kendall County Health Department maintains a list of warming centers on its website but recommends people call ahead.

The Rotary Club of Ottawa Sunrise has recognized two high school seniors as January Students of the Month.