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June 27, 2025
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Sauk Valley

Morrison entrepreneur celebrates Midwest roots with curated gift shop in Sterling

Morrison entrepreneur celebrates Midwest roots with curated gift shop in Sterling

Kari Carpenter owns The Midwest Mercantile, which sells a collection of carefully curated, “giftable” items at the Shoppes at Grandon Plaza in downtown Sterling.

By Brandon Clark●
June 22, 2025 at 12:00 pm CDT

Landscaping effort at Morrison’s Odell Public Library a success

Landscaping effort at Morrison’s Odell Public Library a success


Fulton Millers to host conservationists June 17 at Windmill Cultural Center

Fulton Millers to host conservationists June 17 at Windmill Cultural Center


De Immigrant marks 25 years as Fulton’s authentic Dutch windmill

De Immigrant marks 25 years as Fulton’s authentic Dutch windmill


Rural Prophetstown crash leaves one man dead, another injured

Rural Prophetstown crash leaves one man dead, another injured


McHenry County authorities allege Fulton man had videos of children crying during sexual assaults

McHenry County authorities allege Fulton man had videos of children crying during sexual assaults

Mother/Daughter/Friend event is May 13 at Morrison church

Mother/Daughter/Friend event is May 13 at Morrison church

Chicago-born Robert Prevost to be first American pope in history of Catholic Church

Chicago-born Robert Prevost to be first American pope in history of Catholic Church

Mask chosen as Grand Marshal for Fulton’s 2025 Dutch Days Festival

Mask chosen as Grand Marshal for Fulton’s 2025 Dutch Days Festival

Erie among 178 fire protection districts to receive state grant for equipment

Erie among 178 fire protection districts to receive state grant for equipment

Lee County Board weighs pros, cons of proposed legislation to dissolve township government

Lee County Board weighs pros, cons of proposed legislation to dissolve township government

Trending

Byron man accused of stalking, cyberstalking and harassment granted continuance

Byron man accused of stalking, cyberstalking and harassment granted continuance


Summertime events in Lee County

Summertime events in Lee County


2025 PorchFest was a success

2025 PorchFest was a success


Forreston FFA wins awards at state convention

Forreston FFA wins awards at state convention


Theatre group offers “Trivia Afternoon” on June 28

Theatre group offers “Trivia Afternoon” on June 28


Latest News

Five new straw sculptures await visitors to Mt. Morris’ national straw sculpting competition

Five new straw sculptures await visitors to Mt. Morris’ national straw sculpting competition


Angela Reynolds named varsity girls basketball coach for Oregon High School

Angela Reynolds named varsity girls basketball coach for Oregon High School


Oregon School District 220 announces leadership changes for 2024-25 school year

Oregon School District 220 announces leadership changes for 2024-25 school year


Sunday, Jan. 14, 2024 winter in Ogle County

Sunday, Jan. 14, 2024 winter in Ogle County


Sauk Valley Girl Scouts garner 2023 volunteer awards

Sauk Valley Girl Scouts garner 2023 volunteer awards


Opinion

Historic Highlights: Illinois baked in the summer of 1936

Historic Highlights: Illinois baked in the summer of 1936

Brad Fritts: Leave deceptive budgeting practices in past

Brad Fritts: Leave deceptive budgeting practices in past

Eye On Illinois: Enhanced punishment not best way to protect workers from tragedy

Eye On Illinois: Enhanced punishment not best way to protect workers from tragedy

Eye On Illinois: Small number of GOP voters to choose Pritzker’s challenger

Eye On Illinois: Small number of GOP voters to choose Pritzker’s challenger

When the tornado siren sings, take it seriously

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News

More live music takes the stage in Mt. Morris on June 27 and over the July 4th weekendSauk Valley

More live music takes the stage in Mt. Morris on June 27 and over the July 4th weekend

By Earleen Hinton●
June 26, 2025 at 12:00 pm CDT

Oregon Area Chamber of Commerce relocating to Sarah Phelps Plaza

Oregon Area Chamber of Commerce relocating to Sarah Phelps Plaza

Byron man accused of stalking, cyberstalking and harassment granted continuance

Byron man accused of stalking, cyberstalking and harassment granted continuance

Bears

Top Chicago Bears position battles to watch in 2025: No. 1 left tackleBears

Top Chicago Bears position battles to watch in 2025: No. 1 left tackle

By Michal Dwojak●
June 27, 2025 at 5:00 am CDT

Top Chicago Bears position battles to watch in 2025: No. 2 linebacker

Top Chicago Bears position battles to watch in 2025: No. 2 linebacker

Chicago Bears announce 2025 open training camp practice schedule

Chicago Bears announce 2025 open training camp practice schedule

Friday Night Drive

Photos: 7 on 7 football at Naperville NorthSchools | Friday Night Drive

Photos: 7 on 7 football at Naperville North

By Sandy Bressner●
June 26, 2025 at 3:38 pm CDT

An early look of the 2025 Princeton football season

An early look of the 2025 Princeton football season

An early look at Bureau Valley’s 2025 football season

An early look at Bureau Valley’s 2025 football season

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