Chicago Bears owner, matriarch Virginia Halas McCaskey dies at 102

Virginia Halas McCaskey, the owner and matriarch of the Chicago Bears, has died at 102 years old. She was the daughter of team founder and NFL pioneer George Halas.

By Sean Hammond●

‘Latinos are not criminals’: DeKalb County businesses close Monday for ‘Day Without Immigrants’ protests

Multiple DeKalb County area businesses will close Monday for Day Without Immigrants, a national campaign meant to show the importance of immigrant communities. Protests will address 'these times of uncertainty for many of our community members," a business owner said online.

By Camden Lazenby and Kelsey Rettke●

Police: Man run over by railcar at Sterling Steel, suffers severe leg injury

The Sterling Fire Department, Rock Falls Fire Department, Sterling Police Department and CGH EMS were dispatched at 1 p.m. Friday to the Sterling Steel property, 101 Ave. K, for a report of a man under a railcar.

By Charlene Bielema●