Lifestyle
1 year ago
Saying Goodbye to Summer: End of Summer Products You Need

Here is some end of summer products that will help you embrace fall with style, organization, and have you ready for anything.

Pet of the Week
1 year ago
Meet Checkers – Meow Mobile’s Cat of the Week

Checkers is a darling tuxie sweetheart with a tail “light” for extra cuteness.

Pet of the Week
1 year ago
Meet Doc – the Friends of SCACAC Dog of the Week

ADOPTION FEES ON ALL CATS AND DOGS HAVE BEEN REDUCED TO $25.00 THRU SEPTEMBER!

Sports
1 year ago
Rochester football Coach Derek Leonard marks 200th win

Leonard has guided the Rockets to nine state championships.

2024 Illinois State Fair
Local
1 year ago
2024 Illinois State Fair saw record-breaking numbers

This year’s fair had an estimated local/regional economic impact of more than $86 million with sales tax revenue of $2.6 million. 

Local
1 year ago
September is National Safety Month: weekly tip 2

Safety is a shared responsibility, and together, we can make a significant impact.

Local
1 year ago
Shielding our Schools:  Fundraiser for life-saving ballistic shields for Riverton police set for Sept. 21 

The fundraiser aims to raise enough money to purchase two additional shields – each costing around $2,500.

Entertainment
1 year ago
Newly renovated African Asian Mammals Interpretative Area at the Henson Robinson Zoo

Currently the Silvery Langurs and Binturongs are being housed there.

Crime
1 year ago
A year after end of cash bail, early research shows impact less than many hoped or feared

Jail populations down, no change in failure to appear rate, analysis shows.

Road closed sign
Local
1 year ago
ROAD CLOSURES: 6th Street at Monroe & N. 2nd Street between Allen and Scarritt

Road is closed due to a broken water service line.