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The Joliet Township Government's Community Violence Intervention and the Nonviolent Cities Project—Joliet will host a reception and walk on September 21 to commemorate International Peace Day.

Morrison’s downtown will be transformed Saturday into an outdoor canvas for hundreds of amateur artists of all ages who gather to Paint the Town.

Scott McMaster succeeds former director Mike Petrick, who was promoted to assistant village administrator for Channahon in August.

The newly refurbished park, originally called 10th Avenue Park or School Park, has been under construction for the past few months.

The Whiteside Forum is a nonpartisan, not-for-profit organization that hosts expert speakers and discussions on topics of local interest to the public from a global viewpoint. All events are free and open to the public.

“Beethoven and Friends” is the general theme of the new season.

Starting this week through Dec. 2, Shining Star will accept donations of new kids’ and teens’ pajamas, sizes 3T to adult medium, girls and boys.

The city of Lockport, in collaboration with HBO, will be holding a special advance screening for the Peabody Award –winning HBO series “Somebody Somewhere:" on Oct. 30.

200-foot turbine was inoperable and brought down Wednesday, Sept. 4.

The year's Rotary Club of Joliet’s campaign kicks off Sept. 17. The past year's grant recipients were the Belmont Little League and the Alano Club, both in Joliet.

Dolly’s Book Bash aims to inspire a love of reading in children while providing families with an opportunity to enjoy quality time together. The event is free and open to everyone, with a special focus on families with young children.

The Union Pacific Big Boy Steam Engine No. 4014 made a whistle stop from 1:30-1:45 p.m. Friday, Sept. 6, 2024, at the Sterling Marketplace near the Avenue B crossing as part of its eight-week "Heartland of America Tour."

The Sterling Police Department has extended the date that it will accept applications for this year’s Citizen Police Academy until Monday, Sept. 9.

The Union Pacific Big Boy Steam Engine No. 4014 made a whistle stop from 1:30-1:45 p.m. Friday, Sept. 6, 2024, at the Sterling Marketplace near the Avenue B crossing. Big Boy came through Sterling as part of its eight-week "Heartland of America Tour." Union Pacific describes Big Boy as the world’s largest operating steam locomotive. Only eight of the 25 built during World War II remain, and only Big Boy still is in operation. Big Boy is set to make an overnight stay in Rochelle. The train will be on display from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 8, at Union Pacific Ike Evans Global III Terminal, 2701 Intermodal Drive, Rochelle. The event is free.

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

The fair will be from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 21.

Joliet will consider continued mailing of its newsletter to households believed to have limited computer access after deciding to go with an e-newsletter for city communication.

The Joliet Communications Center received calls on Aug. 12 of two people who had fallen into the river near Bicentennial Park, 201 W. Jefferson St. Residents on the scene assisted in the rescue, according to Joliet police.

State aging officials are holding a series of roundtable discussions – including one in Dixon – to help shape the future of policymaking, service delivery and investment priorities to meet the needs of a growing older adult population.

Visitors can follow along the cemetery grounds where volunteer presenters will tell tales of interesting figures buried in the cemetery. Tours of Oakwood Memorial Mausoleum, which celebrates its 100th anniversary next year, will also be available.

The book club will meet from 6-7 p.m. at the Sterling Public Library.

Annual event has long, colorful history.

Young Widows Group will meet from 5-6 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 3, at The Serenity Home, 1658 S. state Route 2, Oregon.

The Rock Falls Chamber has announced the return of fall community garage sales, happening from Friday, Sept. 20, to Sunday, Sept. 22, across Rock Falls and Sterling.

Grab your buns and break out your Weiner Whistles, the Oscar Mayer Wienermobile is coming to the Sauk Valley next week.

Public comment being sought; deadline for comments is Sept. 9.

The Union Pacific Big Boy Steam Engine No. 4014 will make a whistle-stop in Sterling on Friday, Sept. 6. Here are five things to know about its visit.

The Tri-County Opportunities Council administers the Energy Assistance Program in Bureau, Carroll, La Salle, Lee, Marshall, Ogle, Putnam, Stark and Whiteside counties.

StrawFest took place Saturday, Aug. 24, 2024, on the Mt. Morris College Campus in the village's downtown area. It was the second-to-last day of the ninth annual U.S. National Straw Sculpting Competition, hosted by Encore! Mt. Morris.

StrawFest took place Saturday, Aug. 24, 2024, on the Mt. Morris College Campus in the Mt. Morris downtown area

The annual parade will begin at 1 p.m., with parade entries lining up on 10th Street in Rock Falls. The parade will travel north on First Avenue in Rock Falls and cross the First Avenue bridge into Sterling.

The party starts at 6 p.m. with local businesses and booths opening to the public. At 7 p.m., the 1980s-style band Big Hair Mafia will play the venue. Around 8 p.m. when it gets dark, the glow parade will sweep through town.

"Ms. Lou" remembered for her good will and good deeds in South End neighborhood.

Tournament of Roses president Ed Morales will visit the Lincoln-Way community this weekend and tour all three high schools - Lincoln-Way East, Lincoln-Way Central and Lincoln-Way West.

Taste of Fiesta Committee Treasurer Nora Rodriguez said the annual event started in 2010 after the committee assumed responsibility for fiesta events from the Latin American Social Club.

Loos: As the longest-running tournament of its kind in the U.S., the Men’s Lincoln Highway Golf Tournament stands as witness to the region’s deep-rooted passion for the sport and its commitment to celebrating and advancing the game of golf.

The concert season opens on Sept. 21.

Experience a vibrant mix of music, including hits by Tom Jones and The Blues Brothers.

Zombie 5K Fun Run slated for Sept. 14 at Dixon’s Meadows marks the sixth anniversary of Greg Deatherage’s survival of sudden cardiac arrest.

Sterling American Legion hosts ceremony at 601 First Ave., Sterling.

Tim Placher’s third annual Joliet Porch & Park Music Fest on Saturday, Aug. 17 is a free, family-friendly community music and arts event with 11 locations and more than 50 musicians and artists.

Union Pacific has officially added Sterling as a whistle-stop along the iconic Big Boy No. 4014 steam engine’s “Heartland of America Tour.”

Beautiful weather drew 85 entries to the 35th annual Polo Chamber of Commerce Car Show, and made for an excellent day, organizers said.

Meals are available for dine in or carryout at the Post, 1120 W. First St., Dixon.

The event will begin at 1 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 24, at Odell Library’s program room.

Burma Shave program to be presented by Don Dinges of Sublette.

From 2009 to 2023, John Groshans dedicated many hours to the upkeep and beautification of Heritage Crossing.

The Route 66 Paranormal Society of Dixon uses tools such as cameras, recorders and electromagnetic field readers to investigate claims of the supernatural. The group is looking for new members and investigations to pursue.

The Joliet Unity Movement celebrated youth and families on Aug. 4 at Nowell Park and will host a home ownership seminar on Saturday.

Joliet Police Department partakes in the nation wide National Night Out event with the goal to bring communities and law enforcement together on Tuesday at Joliet Memorial Stadium.