Sterling author adds Christmas-themed book to his ‘Mighty Maddie’ children’s series
Author Josh Binder’s newest title in the growing Mighty Maddie series – “Mighty Maddie’s Christmas Adventure” – is an inspiring, heart-warming holiday story celebrating courage, kindness and the unique magic that individuals with Down Syndrome bring into
Shaw Local Radio Podcast: Talk-Line with Brandon Clark interviews children’s book author Josh Binder
Author Josh Binder talks with host Brandon Clark about the latest entry in his “Mighty Maddie” children’s book series
Dixon Stage Left announces auditions for 2026 season
Come celebrate the grand reopening of Dixon Stage Left with 2026 season auditions. Auditions are by appointment only from 1-4 p.m. Jan. 11 and 5-8 p.m. Jan. 12 at Dixon Stage Left, 105 S. Peoria Ave. in
Sterling therapist to open private practice offering vast array of counseling services
Strategic Steps Counseling will offer individual, youth, family and couples counseling specializing in anxiety, depression, grief and life transitions, among other areas. Opening day is Jan. 5 at 603 First Ave., Suite 202, in Sterling.
Bureau Valley FFA plans pancake breakfast Jan. 25
The Bureau Valley FFA Greenhand Leadership Team will hold a pancake breakfast.
Pork rib suppers available Friday at Dixon American Legion
Dixon American Legion Post 12 will serve plain or barbecued pork ribs, cheesy potatoes, roll, vegetable, salad and dessert from 5 to 7 p.m. Friday, Dec. 12.
Bogatitus named November Student of the Month at Polo High School
Jocelyn Bogatitus was recently named the November Student of the Month at Polo Community High School. She received a scholarship from the Polo Schools Foundation for her efforts.
OnCall Imaging of Rock Falls enters 3rd year of providing services to the region
OnCall Imaging at 1609 First Ave. in Rock Falls recently began its third year in business. The 8,000-square-foot imaging center offers MRI, CT, X-ray, DEXA, mammogram and ultrasound services.
Trace Adkins shares the holiday ballad ‘One More Christmas’
Trace Adkins has released his brand-new original Christmas song ‘One More Christmas’, co-written by Adkins alongside Derek George and Monty Criswell. Produced by George, the track comes shortly after Adkins appeared on NBC’s ‘Christmas in Nashville’ holiday
2026 Critics Choice Awards nominations: ‘Sinners’ leads with 17 nods
The 2026 Critics Choice Awards nominations were announced, with the horror film ‘Sinners’ leading with 17 nominations, and the Netflix limited series ‘Adolescence’ leading the television nominees with 6 nods. Ryan Coogler’s Sinners received a total of