Shaw Local News Network

Youth in the Sauk Valley will have the opportunity to explore the outdoors and learn about the natural world this summer through Junior Master Naturalist Camp, offered by University of Illinois Extension in partnership with local nature centers.

More than 3,500 students at the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater earned a spot on the dean’s list for the spring 2026 semester.

Disciples United Methodist Church in Mt. Morris is continuing to partner with Midwest Mission to host a used/new school supplies collection drive.

Youths ages 5–10 are invited to get creative and explore the natural world at the University of Illinois Extension 4-H Nature’s Paint Box workshop series happening this summer across Carroll, Lee and Whiteside counties.

Renovations currently are underway on the space, according to a news release.

Local attorney Evan King will host a self-help seminar June 16 at the DeKalb County Courthouse to provide the public with information on divorce and family law cases and answer questions.

State Sen. Li Arellano Jr., R-Dixon, will host two legislative session updates, one on June 24 in Dixon and another on June 30 in Geneseo to provide residents with an overview of the recently completed spring legislative session and discuss issues impacting the 37th District.

The Mt. Morris Jamboree recently announced the return of Howard and the White Boys to its bandshell on June 19 for a free concert starting at 7 p.m.

Don’t miss Cheap Trick’s signature blend of hard rock and power-pop sensibilities, live at the newly expanded RiverEdge Park on Thursday, Sept. 10. This is rescheduled date from June 25.

Join us Thursdays, 7pm at the Lincoln Park gazebo in downtown St. Charles on West Main Street between 4th & 5th Streets.

State Rep. Bradley Fritts, R-Dixon, is kicking off his fourth annual Summer Tour this month. 

Featuring the 17-member Glen Ellyn Jazz Ensemble, the series offers family-friendly entertainment from 7 to 9 p.m. on select summer evenings.

The inaugural event will give audiences the chance to celebrate Hallmark movie magic for an evening with the stars that’s unscripted and entirely in the moment.

To qualify for the dean’s list, students must earn a grade-point average of 3.50 or better during the semester, based on 4.0 for straight As.

A meeting of American Legion Post 403 was held at the Petro Truck Stop on June 10.