Republican voters in the 17th Congressional District on Tuesday will decide who will face U.S. Rep. Eric Sorensen, D-Rockford, in the November general election, while voters in Lee County will decide a number of referendums.

Voters in Ogle County will see few contested races on their ballots for the March 17 primary election.

As Shaw Media celebrates its 175th anniversary, we looked back at four front pages from March 14, including a prison riot in Joliet and on the same day, an attempted escape at the Lee County Jail

More than 1,200 students received their bachelor’s, master’s and doctoral degrees from Northern Illinois University in December.

Newman Central Catholic High School in Sterling recently announced the students who earned high honors and honors for the third quarter of the school year.

Whether you’re attending a party, hosting friends or going out to a bar, keep safety at the forefront.

This month’s Friends of the Hennepin Canal hike will be held on Sunday, March 15, and will travel from Lock 3 to Lock 1 on the Illinois River. This hike is approximately 3.8 miles and is called “Walk on the Wild Side.” Meet at 1:30 p.m. at Lock 3, where the hike will begin.

Coleadero, or steer tailing, is a Mexican-style rodeo event where a horseback rider chases a running steer, grabs onto its tail, and wraps the tail around the rider’s leg to slam the animal to the ground.

A growing trend on social media promotes the idea that going barefoot is more “natural” and beneficial for foot health. But according to Dr. Brandon Gumbiner, a podiatric surgeon with OSF HealthCare Saint Katharine Medical Center, the risks often outweigh the perceived benefits.