Gateway Services will hold its seventh annual Online Silent Auction from noon Sunday, June 7, through 9 p.m. Sunday, June 14.

Breaking down the Illinois State Board of Education policy on school emergency closures and e-learning. Why schools need to conserve their days off, even once winter weather threats have passed

State Sen. Sue Rezin R-Morris and local agencies gathered for a roundtable meeting on Monday, May 11, 2026 at the Utica Fire Station. The meeting served as an opportunity to discuss safety, visitor experience, and general updates related to Starved Rock and Matthiessen State Parks.

A 3-year-old child was killed and a suspect was injured following an officer-involved shooting early Sunday morning in rural DePue, according to information from the family and a news release the Bureau County Sheriff’s Office.

Tiskilwa’s annual Memorial Day Ceremony will take place at 11 a.m. Monday, May 25 at East Park.

An unidentified juvenile is dead after what police have termed “an officer-involved” shooting Sunday in rural Princeton.

Learning Stage, in cooperation with Festival 56, is offering an intensive summer theatre camp designed to give young actors ages 8-14 professional training and performance experience.

The Hennepin Park District is offering three sessions of Red Cross swimming lessons this summer, with registration opening Thursday, May 14.

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