Lee County Historical and Genealogical Society presents ‘The Orphan Trains’ on April 27
The Lee County Historical and Genealogical Society will present “The Orphan Trains – The Personal Side of the Story” by Carol Chandler on Monday, April 27. The program will be at 7 p.m. at the LCHGS office
A piece of Dixon history: The heroes of the Truesdell bridge disaster
A piece of Dixon history: The heroes of the Truesdell bridge disaster
NFL mock draft 2.0: Chicago Bears add pass rush help in first round
60 dead people found on Illinois jury panel, triggering constitutional challenge

A Whiteside County jury pool allegedly includes dozens of deceased individuals, prompting a defense motion claiming systemic flaws in how Illinois compiles jury lists
60 dead people found on Illinois jury panel, triggering constitutional challenge
60 dead people found on Illinois jury panel, triggering constitutional challenge
Ashley Monroe unveils bold new project ‘Dear Nashville’

Ashley Monroe, acclaimed singer-songwriter and one-third of Miranda Lambert’s Pistol Annies, has dropped her latest project, Dear Nashville, a concept album that arrives unexpectedly following 2025’s Tennessee Lightning. The album, co-produced and co-written entirely with country veteran
Take a look at the trailer for ‘Spider-Man: Brand New Day’

The first trailer for Spider-Man: Brand New Day has arrived, offering a fresh look at Tom Holland’s return as the iconic web-slinger ahead of the film’s July 31 theatrical debut. Directed by Destin Daniel Cretton, the fourth
Wiz Khalifa, Kane Brown, and Bret Michaels to headline 2026 NFL Draft Entertainment in Pittsburgh

Pittsburgh is gearing up for the 2026 NFL Draft with a free, three-day Entertainment Series from April 23–25 at the Draft Theater next to Acrisure Stadium. The event, presented by Bud Light, will feature major performances as