Shaw Local News Network Editorial Board

The public is invited to take in hand-crafted art, décor and gifts of all sorts at delightfully decked-out booths during the Chain O’ Lakes Area Chamber of Commerce’s Mistletoe & Martinis — A Festive Christmas Market.

Vote for the top McHenry County businesses, companies and organizations Now through December 21.

Opinion from our editorial board: The details here matter. Negotiations between billion-dollar franchises and local governments must be transparent, equitable, and accountable.

Ogle County 4-H Fair Horse Show winners were recently named.

Opinion from our editorial board: Rep. Fritts still has a choice. He can continue down the path of performative grievance, or he can rejoin the Chamber, roll up his sleeves, and get back to work. The Sauk Valley is stronger when all voices are at the table, including his.

The Oswego School Board implemented the PRIDE program in the fall of 2015 to recognize, promote, and celebrate the many contributions made by teachers and employees across the district. 

A trio of students comprising Team 1 from St. Patrick School in Wadsworth took home the first-place trophy following Woodlands Academy of the Sacred Heart’s 12th annual Mathalon event Feb. 1.

Five girls from the L-P Crunching Cavs won medals at the IKWF State Tournament.

The project at Knapp Drive and Weber Road is currently scheduled to start around April 29.

The State’s Attorney’s Election Fraud Hotline number is 815-727-8872.

Event will include a Q&A with three school board candidates and a mayoral candidate.

With the upcoming Winter Storm Warning calling for dangerous weather conditions Thursday through the weekend, St. Margaret’s Health is opening warming centers for the public at its Spring Valley and Peru hospitals.

The featured movie will be "Jonah: A Veggietales Adventure." This animated Christian musical comedy film contains adventure and a message of giving and receiving second chances.

Dixon American Legion Post 12 will serve chicken fried steak, mashed potatoes, gravy, a vegetable, roll, salad and dessert from 5 to 7 p.m. Friday, dine in or carry out, at the post at 1120 W. First St.

Rock Falls Tourism to close out summer events with final Jammin' on the Rock and Food Truck Friday