1+ hour, 16+ min ago  (265+ words) Local author John L. Hoh Jr. will present the Sterling-Rock Falls Historical Society's April program "The Man With the Branded Hand. Hoh Jr. will present his program 2 p. m. Sunday, April 12, at the Lincoln Learning Center, 611 E. Third St. , Sterling. The public is invited…...

3+ hour, 16+ min ago  (93+ words) Shaw Local Historical covers for April 10: The Most Corrupt Nominating Primary in Years The cover of the Morris Daily Herald for April 10, 1912 (Newspapers. com) As Shaw Media celebrates its 175th anniversary, we looked back at four front pages from April 10. These…...

9+ hour, 16+ min ago  (446+ words) Chris Dulaney stands next to his '39 Henney Ambulance. Sterling Main Street's 12th annual car show took place at the Sterling Marketplace on May 4, 2025. (Brian Hurley) Sterling Main Street is excited to kick off a season of engines, entertainment and community connection…...

8+ hour, 37+ min ago  (158+ words) The Joliet Region Chamber of Commerce & Industry and Hollywood Casino Joliet are offering the community a chance for a year's worth of dining and entertainment experiences. According to a news release from the Joliet Chamber, the winner of the inaugural…...

4+ hour, 54+ min ago  (307+ words) Shaw Local Tony Award winner Levi Kreis, Pulitzer Prizer winner David Maraniss coming to Woodstock Opera House The Woodstock Opera House will host two world-class artists, Pulitzer Prize-winning author David Maraniss and Broadway star Levi Kreis, in April. The Woodstock…...

9+ hour ago  (224+ words) The fifth annual Art Dash benefiting Serenity Hospice and Home was held April 8 at River's Edge Experience, drawing more than 200 attendees for an evening of art, community and philanthropy. Before the signature "dash" began, guests enjoyed heavy hors d'oeuvres, conversation…...

22+ hour, 46+ min ago  (14+ words) Jasmine Rodriguez tosses one-hitter as De Kalb tops Naperville North in DVC opener'Shaw Local...

1+ day, 1+ hour ago  (532+ words) Arcada Theatre President and CEO Ron Onesti, shown in 2021, has been bringing culture and giving back to St. Charles for more than 20 years. (Mark Black for Shaw Local) The entertainment industry and pride of heritage and family traditions are all…...

20+ hour, 23+ min ago  (179+ words) Shaw Local Step into the spotlight for an evening inspired by the Golden Age of Hollywood at the 2026 Mc Connell Ball from 7 to 10 p. m. Saturday, April 11, 2026, at the Richmond Caf, 10321 Main Street in Richmond. (Image provided by W. A. Mc Connell Foundation) The…...

21+ hour, 7+ min ago  (831+ words) The city of Joliet announced events for the new downtown City Square on Thursday. The square stages its first event on May 1 and will be the site of live music, farmers markets, exercise classes, the annual Star Wars Day, the…...