More live music takes the stage in Mt. Morris on June 27 and over the July 4th weekend

The 1960s tribute band SHiNDiG! performs at the Let Freedom Ring Block Party on July 4; Bagshot Row returns July 5 for the Let Freedom Ring Car Show.
Oregon Area Chamber of Commerce relocating to Sarah Phelps Plaza

Officials say the move will enhance the partnership with the city of Oregon and transform the plaza into a central space for events, outreach and visibility.
Several Officers and the Suspect Injured Following Multi-County Pursuit and Shooting

Starting on Wednesday evening and ending in the early morning hours of Thursday, a multi-jurisdictional pursuit began in Freeport. Freeport Police suspected a stolen car was in their area. When they located the vehicle and attempted to
OSF HealthCare student-athlete sports physical dates set for July 30 and 31

The first clinic will take place from 1-4:30 p.m. Wednesday, July 30, at the OSF Saint Katharine Center for Health in Oregon. A second clinic will be held from noon-4 p.m. Thursday, July 31, at OSF Saint
State Sen. Arellano hosts town hall Tuesday recapping spring legislative session

About 25 people attended State Sen. Li Arellano’s legislative session recap town hall Tuesday, June 24, 2025, at The Dixon: Historic Theatre.
Prosecutors to drop some charges in case against Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs

Prosecutors are streamlining their case and have moved to drop some of the charges against Sean “Diddy” Combs a day before closing arguments are set to commence. Combs, 55, is charged with sex trafficking, racketeering and transportation
Prosecutors to drop some charges in case against Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs

Prosecutors are streamlining their case and have moved to drop some of the charges against Sean “Diddy” Combs a day before closing arguments are set to commence. Combs, 55, is charged with sex trafficking, racketeering and transportation
Dylan Scott reveals dates for fall ‘Easy Does It’ tour

Dylan Scott has unveiled his fall headlining Easy Does It Tour, set to hit 15 cities in September/October, featuring special guests George Birge, Josh Ross and Zach John King on select dates. The tour serves as support
Chris Young to headline inaugural OC Smoke Show in San Juan Capistrano

The inaugural OC Smoke Show revealed that Chris Young will serve as headliner for the event, set to take place at The Riding Park in San Juan Capistrano on Saturday, August 16. Promoter Activated Events – well-known
Pete Davidson stars in the trailer for horror-thriller ‘The Home’

A new trailer was released for the new horror-thrilled The Home, starring Pete Davidson as a man performing community service at a retirement home with a dark secret. The film, which also stars John Glover and Bruce