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Fulton cannabis bakery owner, supporters ask City Council to work fairly with business

Employees of Fulton’s Gold Leaf Bakery and Dispensary gathered at the Fulton City Council meeting Monday, Aug. 11, 2025, to protest the council’s earlier decision to ban Delta-9 products in the city and the closure of Gold Leaf because of it.

By Anakin Weston●

‘Fatal mismanagement’: Illinois lawmakers call for DCFS reform

Three Illinois lawmakers on Thursday called for reform for the Department of Children and Family Services after the death of a young person in foster care was not reported to lawmakers.

By Claire O'Brien●

Morrison bakery hosts Titanic-themed tea

The Bread Lady on Sunday, July 27, 2025, hosted a Titanic afternoon tea, themed after the famous ship and the foods that might have been served onboard during its fateful last journey in April 1912.

By Anakin Weston●

Kishwaukee College announces spring 2025 part-time students honors list

Students must have a semester grade-point average of 3.5 or higher.

By Kate Santillan●

Erie farm’s threshing bee to give visitors close-up look at old-fashioned farming

Antique farm machinery in a spectrum of colors and styles will descend again on the Bos Brothers Historical Farm, located on Springhill Road south of Erie, for the 10th anniversary show Friday, Saturday and Sunday, July 25-27, 2025. Show hours are 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. each day.

By Earleen Hinton - Shaw Local News Network correspondent●