I-88 work to begin in Whiteside County

The Illinois Department of Transportation has announced that construction on the bridge carrying Interstate 88 over the Burlington Northern railroad in Whiteside County begins Tuesday, Sept. 2, 2025.
5 Things to Do: Billy Joel tribute at The Dixon Theatre, Paw Paw’s Labor Day celebration and more

The Dixon Historic Theatre presents Billy Joel tribute act “Billy the Kid” on Saturday, Aug. 30.
Polo seniors stepping into leadership positions this season

A perennial state contender in the Illinois 8-Man Football Association, the Polo Marcos look to continue their winning ways behind new senior leaders.
Seniors vs. Crime: Scammers use QR codes too

Meier: Never scan a QR code unless you know and trust its origin.
Achievement unlocked: Hobbyist levels up to owner, opens Azure Dragon Games in Fulton

After years of playing supporting roles in other game shops, Toby Wright has stepped into the role of main character, opening Azure Dragon Games in Fulton, leveling up from employee to owner.
Post Malone, Doja Cat, Jelly Roll added to list of performers at 2025 MTV VMAs

Doja Cat, Jelly Roll, Post Malone, Tate McRae, and Conan Gray have officially been added to the list of performers for the 2025 MTV Video Music Awards. The show, hosted by LL Cool J, will broadcast live
Post Malone, Doja Cat, Jelly Roll added to list of performers at 2025 MTV VMAs

Doja Cat, Jelly Roll, Post Malone, Tate McRae, and Conan Gray have officially been added to the list of performers for the 2025 MTV Video Music Awards. The show, hosted by LL Cool J, will broadcast live
Thomas Rhett and wife Lauren Akins expecting baby No. 5

Thomas Rhett and wife, Lauren Akins are expecting baby No. 5. The couple announced the news on Instagram, sharing a video with the caption: “Here we go again! We’ve got some really excited big sisters in our
Netflix releases first trailer for Season 5 of ‘Stranger Things’

After a three-year wait, Netflix is teasing the fifth and final season of Stranger Things with a first look trailer. The official description of the new season reads: “The fall of 1987. Hawkins is scarred by the opening
Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce officially announce their engagement

Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce are officially engaged, with the couple announcing the happy news in a joint post on Instagram. The couple, both 35, posted several photos from Kelce’s proposal to Swift, writing in the caption: