2+ hour, 28+ min ago  (604+ words) The Rock and Soul in Utica sells a variety of rocks, minerals, gemstones and crystals. (reel Creative) The Rock and Soul owner Christy Donahue will tell you her shop is first and foremost a rock shop. She's been a rock…...

1+ day, 23+ hour ago  (247+ words) Representatives from descendant Tribal Nations gathered with the University of Illinois and the Prairie Research Institute to share knowledge and explore conservation efforts tied to the Illinois River region on Wednesday, May 20, 2026, at the Starved Rock Marina. Programs featured discussions…...

4+ day, 20+ hour ago  (438+ words) The city of St. Charles is currently staring down a water deficiency of 500, 000 gallons per day. This is despite a recent well project being completed and another one approaching its finish in 2027. The search is already beginning for a new…...

5+ day, 22+ hour ago  (145+ words) Colorful trees reflect in the water as Canada geese float down the Kishwaukee River Tuesday, Oct. 24, 2023, in De Kalb. (Mark Busch) The University of Illinois Extension will offer a watershed stewardship program for community members in the summer. The program…...

1+ week, 4+ day ago  (86+ words) Shaw Local Peru announces hydrant flushing May 11 through May 22 Residents may experience low pressure, discolored water during weekday work The City of Peru will flush hydrants beginning Monday, May 11, through Friday, May 22. Flushing will occur on weekdays from 7 a. m. to 3: 30 p. m. (Shaw…...

2+ week, 16+ hour ago  (633+ words) U. S. Rep. Darin La Hood, R-Peoria, formally announced Friday $2 million in federal funds secured for the creation of retention ponds to the west of Dixon's major economic development near Interstate 88. La Hood and Dixon city and public works officials gathered behind…...

1+ mon, 2+ week ago  (16+ words) Floods Royal Flush - Construction projects require careful coordination to keep sites safe, clean, and running efficiently....

3+ week, 4+ hour ago  (278+ words) Shaw Local Streator library events set for May Streator Public Library (Tom Sistak) The Streator Public Library recently announced its upcoming programs and events for the second week in May. - Heart Scavenger Hunt: Monday, May 11, through Saturday, May 16. Attendees will…...

3+ week, 5+ day ago  (824+ words) With a project as massive as the near $400 million Lake Michigan water sourcing project, stretching around 30 miles across Naperville, Oswego, Montgomery, out to Yorkville, it can be difficult to scope the work's full extent. Yorkville city staff provided a closer…...

1+ mon, 2+ week ago  (659+ words) A funny thing happened on the way to the campfire. We evolved. And now I kind of miss the campfire, which was a comfortable place for storytelling. Because look at what has happened since. And where we are now. I'm…...