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Community Foundation Grant Applications Open for Spring 2026

SYCAMORE — The DeKalb County Community Foundation is accepting applications for spring 2026 Community Needs Grants and Farny R. Wurlitzer Foundation Fund Grants from...

Radon Testing Can Save Lives

SPRINGFIELD - The Illinois Emergency Management Agency is encouraging testing during Radon Action Month. Radon is the second leading cause of lung cancer in...

Illinois Paid Nursing Breaks Now Law, Divides Lawmakers

SPRINGFIELD - Senate Bill 212 requires Illinois employers to pay nursing mothers for break time starting Jan. 1, a move supporters call worker-friendly and...

Rochelle Blood Drive Set at Faith Lutheran Church

ROCHELLE — The Rock River Valley Blood Center will hold a blood drive at Faith Lutheran Church, 14206 E. Flagg Rd., on Tuesday, January...

January Recognized as National Glaucoma Awareness Month

SAN FRANCISCO — January is recognized as National Glaucoma Awareness Month to raise awareness about glaucoma symptoms, treatment and prevention. The observance is organized...

Mt Morris Man Arrested in Sex Assault Investigation Involving Teen

MT MORRIS — A 38-year-old Mt. Morris man is facing felony charges for a sex crime involving a teen. Ogle County sheriff’s detectives on...

Pritzker Signs Historic Clean and Reliable Grid Affordability Act

JOLIET -  Illinois is taking action to lower monthly utility bills for working families while securing Illinois' long-term energy future.  Governor Pritzker signed the...

Rochelle Marks Water Infrastructure Project Completion

ROCHELLE  — The City of Rochelle will celebrate the reconstruction of its Well 8 water facility on Monday at 11 a.m. Located at 1015...

Howieson To Be Sworn In As DeKalb Fire Chief

DEKALB — Acting DeKalb Fire Chief Luke Howieson will be sworn in as the department’s next permanent chief at Monday’s City Council meeting at...

Polo to Consider Updates to Proposed Residential Parking Rules

POLO — The City of Polo is considering updated rules that would limit parking of certain vehicles in residential areas. The proposal would restrict...