3+ hour, 29+ min ago  (323+ words) A meeting is planned for Monday on a proposed $90 million taxing district for nearly 600 acres of the LaFox of Campton Hills project. A special Campton Hills Joint Review Board meeting on the increment finance district for the development is scheduled…...

10+ hour, 42+ min ago  (160+ words) Historical covers for March 6: Dog saves owner from house fire'Shaw Local The cover of the Northwest Herald for March 6, 1987 (Newspapers.com) As Shaw Media celebrates its 175th anniversary, we looked back at four front pages from March 6. These archives serve as…...

11+ hour, 42+ min ago  (1053+ words) The year 2026 marks two major milestones: the 250th anniversary of our nation's birth in 1776 and the 175th anniversary of the Dixon Telegraph. Born on May 1, 1851, The Telegraph is one of the oldest institutions in the city and throughout northern Illinois. As a…...

16+ hour, 42+ min ago  (157+ words) Sweet Corn Festival road closures announced'Shaw Local Sweet Corn Festival road closures announced Mendota City Council plans ahead for August's 79th annual festival The city of Mendota is making efforts to prepare for one of Mendota's biggest events of the year....

23+ hour, 42+ min ago  (466+ words) SPRINGFIELD " The state honored 28 schools from across Illinois for academic performance at an event at the governor's mansion in Springfield on Wednesday evening. The schools, a mix of K-12 public and private institutions, were the first to be awarded in the…...

1+ day, 4+ hour ago  (172+ words) The Merry Martha Club, a Leaf River service organization, is sponsoring a quilt raffle this spring. This year's quilt was crafted by the late Sandy Copeland of Dixon, and donated to the Merry Martha Club by her family. Copeland's granddaughter,…...

1+ day, 4+ hour ago  (511+ words) Advocate Health Care partnered with the Chicago Bulls on Feb. 26 to provide a VIP experience for Amber Costa, a breast cancer survivor from Island Lake, during the Bulls game at the United Center. Costa credits a friend's encouragement for saving…...

1+ day, 7+ hour ago  (293+ words) Sterling Park District - Spring Cleaning Isn't Just for Homes: Refresh Your Routine with Sterling Park District (Provided) Spring is a natural time to reset routines and focus on healthier habits. Sterling Park District encourages residents to treat wellness like spring…...

1+ day, 7+ hour ago  (263+ words) Casa Tequilas Mexican Grill, located at 1505 S. Randall Road, Algonquin, cites remodeling for its closure. Pictured on March 4, 2026. (Michelle Meyer) A McHenry County judge has ordered a restaurant in Algonquin to be evicted for nearly $41,000 in unpaid rent, court records show....

1+ day, 23+ hour ago  (324+ words) A Rockford police officer is accused of theft and home repair fraud in McHenry and Winnebago counties " "at times" while in his police uniform and driving a squad car, according to Illinois State Police. In McHenry County, Corey Roser, 36, is…...