Prophetstown library to host CPR training May 7
Prophetstown library to host CPR training May 7
50 gather at Lee County courthouse to raise child abuse prevention awareness

Over 50 people gathered on the Old Lee County Courthouse lawn in Dixon on Friday as they held up blue pinwheels, the national symbol for child abuse prevention, at the fourth annual Hands Around the Courthouse.
50 gather at Lee County courthouse to raise child abuse prevention awareness
50 gather at Lee County courthouse to raise child abuse prevention awareness
Willie Nelson’s Outlaw Music Festival scaled down, to feature Avett Brothers, Sheryl Crow and more

Willie Nelson is bringing back his Outlaw Music Festival in summer 2026, but this time with a noticeably smaller footprint. Now in its 11th year, the traveling Americana showcase will visit just 12 cities — a sharp
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Kacey Musgraves to release new album ‘Middle of Nowhere,’ shares first single “Dry Spell”

Kacey Musgraves has revealed plans to release her sixth studio album, Middle of Nowhere, on May 1st. Along with the announcement, the Grammy-winning artist introduced the project’s lead single, “Dry Spell,” accompanied by a music video which
Kacey Musgraves to release new album ‘Middle of Nowhere,’ shares first single “Dry Spell”

Kacey Musgraves has revealed plans to release her sixth studio album, Middle of Nowhere, on May 1st. Along with the announcement, the Grammy-winning artist introduced the project’s lead single, “Dry Spell,” accompanied by a music video which
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