Photos: Sycamore, Dixon play in Class 3A Freeport Regional baseball semifinal

The Sycamore High School baseball team met Dixon Thursday in a Class 3A regional semifinal matchup at Freeport High School.
Transcript: Talk-Line with Steve Marco interviews Greg Gates on upcoming special events

Read the transcript from our Talk-Line interview with Reagan Mass Transit District Executive Director Greg Gates looking at some special events that Reagan Mass Transit has associated itself with.
Shaw Local Radio Podcast: Talk-Line with Steve Marco interviews Greg Gates on upcoming special events

The Talk-Line interview for May 28 featured Reagan Mass Transit District Executive Director Greg Gates looking at some special events that Reagan Mass Transit has associated itself with
Sterling man sent to prison for 9 years for setting fire to his apartment, strangling woman

A Sterling man has been sentenced to up to 9 years in prison after admitting he set fire to his Sterling apartment last fall as officers arrived to investigate an aggravated battery reported at that address
Monster trucks, Bigfoot returning to Morrison’s Whiteside County Fair in August

The fair runs from Tuesday, Aug. 12, through Saturday, Aug. 16, at the Whiteside County Fairgrounds, 201 W. Winfield St. in Morrison.
Lee County Board replaces 5-member zoning board of appeals with one hearing officer to streamline process

The Lee County Board on Thursday, May 22, 2025, approved an ordinance to replace its zoning board of appeals with one licensed attorney.
Oregon officials kill proposed ordinance seeking more regulation of public demonstrations

One Oregon resident said passage would have been “an act of tyranny.”
Reality TV stars Todd and Julie Chrisley released from prison one day after pardon from President Trump

PEOPLE confirmed that reality TV stars Todd and Julie Chrisley were both released from prison on Wednesday, May 28, one day after receiving a full pardon from President Donald Trump. The couple had been serving their sentences
Cole Swindell marks 13th No. 1 on country radio with “Forever To Me”

Cole Swindell earned his 13th No. 1 hit at country radio with “Forever To Me,” co-written with Greylan James and Rocky Block. The song is inspired by Swindell’s real-life love story with his wife, Courtney, whom he
Maren Morris to launch “The Dreamsicle Tour” global tour in support of new album

Maren Morris will embark on her 2025 “The Dreamsicle Tour” across North America, Europe, and the UK in support of her new album of the same name. Serving as support on tour will be Trousdale, Miya Folick,