Forty years ago, Interstate 39 opened from Mendota to Rockford. On Friday, Oct. 18, 1985, Former Illinois Gov. Jim Thompson stepped out from a stagecoach and was escorted about 100 yards in the coach to speak to a crowd of over 500 people.

C&C Vision Gallery in Joliet . in Joliet offers bilingual staff, medical and refractive eye exams, diagnosis and treatment of dry eye syndrome, contact lens expertise and a wide variety of frames to fit a wide variety of budgets.

Good customer service and a diverse selection of libations have helped Main Street Wines & Spirits in Countryside succeed for 40 years.

Former Plainfield resident shares how her childhood memories of the Plainfield tornado lead to her career in meteorology.

A former Herald-News paper boy recalls the day the Plainfield tornado hit his family's home in August 1990.

The city of Dixon is working with the Dixon Park District to apply for a federal grant to help cover Dixon's celebration of the 250th anniversary of America’s independence and enhance the new pedestrian bridge that is now under construction.

Ten years ago, Nick Lindblad was a 14-year-old desparately in need of a new heart. Now, at 24, he is a college student, working full-time and planning a trip overseas.

The Back to School Splash Bash will be from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 10, while the special anniversary celebration is set for 5-9 p.m. Friday, Aug. 22.

As Sauk Valley Community College marks its 60th anniversary in 2025, its founders, leaders and supporters are reflecting on how a grassroots movement built a thriving institution from the ground up while continuing to shape futures across northwest Illinois.

Immaculate Conception Church has announced several upcoming events to celebrate its 150th anniversary.

Founded in 1965 as part of the national community action movement, Tri-County Opportunities Council has played a role in fighting poverty and empowering individuals and families to achieve economic self-sufficiency.

Abiding Word Church in 2001 purchased the land where its current building stands on East Lynn Boulevard in Sterling.

May 10, 2025 marks the 10th anniversary of the Mothers Day fire downtown Utica. The fire broke out shortly before 3a.m., in an apartment above the Second Look Antiques shop (now Skoogs.) Over a dozen area fire departments responded to the fire. One victim Jay Lance, was rescued from the fire by Utica firefighters Andy Brown and Robin Partain.

The church, which stands at 21496 Hazel Road, was established in 1875 mostly by German immigrants who settled in the area.

The Roman Catholic college-preparatory high school marks a milestone of resilience born of a women’s religious congregation founded in the French town of Le Puy in 1650 that defied hardship, political strife and guillotines in its quest to serve the “dear neighbor."

The City of Lockport is celebrating the 50th anniversary of its Historic Preservation District's recognition by the federal and state government's the month.

A documentary about the theater will premiere as part of an ongoing celebration of the venue's anniversary year. A major expansion project also is underway.

Country music's Diamond Rio to headline Sublette’s 170th anniversary celebration this weekend

The second oldest public community college in the state turned 100 years old. Illinois Valley Community College held a 100th anniversary celebration in the Mary Margaret Weeg Cultural Centre on Thursday, April 25, 2024.I VCC predecessor La Salle-Peru-Oglesby Junior College (LPO) was established April 24, 1924.

The YWCA of the Sauk Valley celebrates their 100th anniversary with a party Friday, Jan. 19, 2024 at Sauk Valley Community College.

Dennis and Connie (Cramer) Anderson will celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary on Aug. 4 with a card party.

Rev. Marvin and Peggy Strom celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary on June 22. The couple was married on June 22, 1963 in the First Baptist Church in Belding, Michigan.

In honor of DJ's Sports Bar & Grill's 30th anniversary in Westmont, a celebratory ribbon cutting was held.

Friday's event includes an anniversary proclamation by Lemont Mayor and State Rep. John Egofske, guest speakers and dedication of the future Village Green park.

Activities on Saturday include food, live entertainment, children's games, photo opportunities and a pierogi-eating contest.

An open house will be held from 1 to 3 p.m. on Sunday, April 23 in the fellowship hall of the First Lutheran Church, 116 N. Pleasant St. in Princeton, to celebrate the 60th wedding anniversary of Dale and Barbara Fiste.

A day brimming with free festivities for community members of all ages will mark the milestone.