Local youths ages 10 to 14 are invited to explore the exciting world of engineering and creativity at an upcoming hands-on workshop where participants will build their own DIY hydraulic hand using everyday household materials.

Youth in the Sauk Valley will have the opportunity to explore the outdoors and learn about the natural world this summer through Junior Master Naturalist Camp, offered by University of Illinois Extension in partnership with local nature centers.

Hops and Harmony is an annual event in Sublette and features craft breweries from northern Illinois and Chicago, as well as a lineup of musical entertainment. The Sublette Village Board cannot agree when it comes to voting on a donation to the Sept. 12 event.

To qualify for the dean’s list, students must earn a grade-point average of 3.50 or better during the semester, based on 4.0 for straight As.

Here's a list of area students who graduated from Cedarville University in spring 2026.

Odell Public Library on July 12 will show the smash-hit musical, “Hamilton,” the story of American Founding Father Alexander Hamilton as he fights for honor, love, ambition and a legacy that shapes the course of a new nation.

Maureen Harris retired May 27 after working 30 years in the cafeterias of Amboy’s schools, starting at Central School, then moving to the combined Amboy Junior High School and Amboy High School building.

Sauk Valley Community College’s Board of Trustees chairman has been honored for his leadership, service and commitment to advancing the mission of Illinois community colleges.

A Dixon farm sanctuary wants to expand onto a 72.45-acre property next to it, but that property is owned by Dixon Public Schools and administrators say it’s not for sale.