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Here’s a look at the 24 most-read stories in the Northwest Herald online in 2024.

From trumpeter swans to cows to the snowy owl that captured, and then broke, our hearts, here are some of the animals our staff and contributors captured in photographs in 2024.

Rooted For Good will host multiple chances in January for locals to shop at Grow Mobile, a mobile food pantry that offers free food and household items to all who visit, no requirements necessary.

New laws aimed at preventing catalytic converter theft and enhancing Scott's Law take effect in Illinois on Jan. 1.

A selection of some of the best news photos from 2024 in the Northwest Herald.

Barb City Manor recently launched its Light Up the Manor fundraising campaign to support its Project Fund and the Resident Assistance Fund. The campaign will run through Feb. 15.

Before 2024 officially comes to a close, we at the Daily Journal invite our faithful readers to reflect with us on the stories that made us feel good this year, as well as the ones that piqued our curiosity the most

Beginning Jan. 6, the station will implement daytime staffing for Fire and EMS incidents

Hampshire's Mikala Amegasse almost posted a triple-double with 19 points, 13 rebounds and eight assists to lead the Whips to a win in their Komaromy Holiday Classic finale. Plus more in Monday's Northwest Herald roundup.

Illinois firearm deer season concluded Dec. 8.

Children play games and sing songs Monday during parachute play Monday at Reddick Library in Ottawa.

Organizers in the Genoa and Kingston communities this month partnered together to collect toys for families in need this holiday season.

The village of Maple Park recently received $40,000 from the DeKalb County Community Foundation to install Memorial Park’s new playground equipment.

A scholarship fund at the DeKalb County Community Foundation is accepting online applications through February to support medical students seeking financial aid.

As we get deeper into winter, it is important for dog owners to be mindful of these safety tips before exposing their pets to cold, snow and ice.