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Kendall County church hosting annual ham supper
5+ hour, 9+ min ago (149+ words) The Plattville United Methodist Church Sept. 19 dinner features an all-you-can-eat buffet, including baked ham, mashed potatoes and gravy, corn, coleslaw, and homemade pies. (Metro Creative) The Plattville United Methodist Church will host its annual ham supper and country store in…...
Cal Thomas: Back to school 2026-27
1+ day, 9+ hour ago (391+ words) When I attended a much different public school in suburban Maryland, there was a public service announcement on TV that asked: “It’s 10 o’clock. Do you know where your children are?” I was usually in bed at that hour on “school…...
Head Start could see sweeping changes under proposed federal rule. Local leaders are worried
1+ day, 13+ hour ago (1260+ words) Head Start programs could face sweeping changes under a proposed federal rule that would reduce regulations governing classroom staffing ratios, teacher qualifications and program schedules. Local Head Start leaders fear the changes could weaken services for some of the region’s…...
Unplug At Kishauwau Cabins
2+ day, 1+ hour ago (315+ words) In 2026, Kishauwau Cabins celebrates an incredible milestone: 40 years of welcoming guests to unplug, slow down, and reconnect with nature. Today, the retreat is proudly led by second-generation owners Terisa and Jamie King, who continue the family’s tradition of warm hospitality…...
CASA Kane County buys office condo for $950K in St. Charles
2+ day, 23+ hour ago (363+ words) CASA Kane County accomplished its plan to buy a new location within a five-mile radius of the Juvenile Justice Center, as property records show the nonprofit bought an office condo in St. Charles on June 18 for $950,000. The 5,000-square-foot first-floor office…...
DeKalb County area moms organize free baby, children’s clothing swap Aug. 22 for back-to-school prep
4+ day, 40+ min ago (602+ words) A group of area moms is on a mission to ensure children have all the clothing and accessories needed to look and feel their best as they head back to school this month. Together, they’re organizing what they call a…...
Amboy Central Elementary’s Parent Teacher Committee shifts into school year
4+ day, 1+ hour ago (715+ words) For Ashley Grim, president of Amboy Central Elementary School’s Parent Teacher Committee, switching into gear for the new school year means just that. The ongoing fundraiser sums up what the Central School PTC is all about – supporting the school, students…...
Rochelle’s Lincoln Highway Heritage Festival braves rain in 2nd year at Atwood Park
4+ day, 13+ hour ago (441+ words) The 2026 Lincoln Highway Heritage Festival at Atwood Park featured rides. (Jeff Helfrich) The 2026 Lincoln Highway Heritage Festival was held in Rochelle at Atwood Park from Aug. 14 to 16. The annual festival braved intermittent rains in its second year at Atwood Park,…...
Calling all Exhibitors: Register for the 2026 Sauk Valley Senior Showcase
5+ day, 3+ hour ago (114+ words) Shaw Local Calling all Exhibitors: Register for the 2026 Sauk Valley Senior Showcase This is the Premier Event for those 50 and Better! 2026 Sauk Valley Senior Showcase Booths (Shaw Local News Network) Shaw Local News Network provides local news throughout northern Illinois…...
Photos: Princeton High School begins first day of classes
5+ day, 6+ hour ago (133+ words) Shaw Local Princeton High School students reported to class on the first day of school for the 2026-27 school year on Tuesday, Aug. 18, 2026 in Princeton. (Scott Anderson) Over 15 years covering news, sports and events in the Illinois Valley. Support my work…...