After years of contentious relations between Algonquin Township Supervisor Randy Funk and trustees, he’s now facing a challenge to his reelection bid by Richard Tado in Tuesday's GOP primary.

The Bears are expected to release veteran tight end Gerald Everett and veteran defensive end DeMarcus Walker. The two moves will free up $10 million in salary cap space.

Northview School in Peru is considering expanding its facilities to keep up with the growth in its pre-kindergarten programming, academic intervention programming, English language learner and special education support services.

Shaw Local Radio will host its Bridal and Event Expo from 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 23, at Senica’s Oak Ridge on U.S. 6 just east of La Salle.

The NFL combine begins Tuesday in Indianapolis. Bears general manager Ryan Poles and head coach Ben Johnson are expected to meet with members of the media during the combine. Shaw Local’s Sean Hammond and Michal Dwojak discuss what to expect from the combine

Nashville recording artist and Yorkville resident Annie Vander will perform at 9 p.m. Friday at Nash Vegas Saloon, 61 Main St. in downtown Oswego.

Tickets are still available but selling fast for the Starved Rock Country Community Foundation’s first “Mardi Gras Carnivale” at Senica’s Oak Ridge Golf Club Saturday, March 1.

Another suspect has been apprehended in the Streator drug and theft ring.

Most businesses are awaiting consequences, but not all are forecasting doom and gloom