- Montgomery holding free community paper shredding event Saturdayby Shaw Local News Network on May 17, 2024 at 11:00 pm
The Village of Montgomery and Earthmover Credit Union are partnering to offer residents and Earthmover Credit Union members a free paper shredding opportunity from 9 a.m. to noon on Saturday, May 18.
- Literacy Volunteers Fox Valley welcomes new directorby Shaw Local News Network on May 17, 2024 at 11:00 pm
Literacy Volunteers Fox Valley welcomed its new executive director Rebecca Eller-Molitas, following the retirement of longtime director Peg Coker earlier this spring.
- Sauk Valley Community College’s earned tuition program works to make an impactby Payton Felix on May 17, 2024 at 11:00 pm
Within the Impact Program, high school students who graduate within SVCC’s district, which includes Whiteside, Lee, and parts of Bureau, Ogle, Henry and Carroll counties, can earn their tuition through completing community service hours.
- Hope Cancer Wellness Center to host support group May 21 in Dixonby Shaw Local News Network on May 17, 2024 at 11:00 pm
Attendees will be able to exchange advice, share experiences and find emotional support.
- A piece of Dixon history: The Dixon-Sterling trolley opened 120 years agoby Tom Wadsworth on May 17, 2024 at 11:00 pm
Wadsworth: When I first heard of an electric trolley car that traveled between Dixon and Sterling, I thought it was a myth. But 120 years ago, locals were thrilled when regular service began on the Sterling, Dixon & Eastern Electric Railway.
- It’s begun: Cicada sightings reported in Will Countyby Denise Unland on May 17, 2024 at 11:00 pm
“It’s not like they come out of the ground and you hear this gigantic, deafening sound. They need time to complete their life cycle," said Nancy Kuhajda, program coordinator at the University of Illinois Extension in Will County, in describing the emergence of cicadas.
- Yandel Ramirez strikes out 12 in Crystal Lake South’s win: Thursday’s Northwest Herald sports roundupby Shaw Local News Network on May 17, 2024 at 10:59 pm
Crystal Lake South starter Yandel Ramirez struck out 12 batters and threw a complete game to lead the Gators to a 13-0 win over Belvidere on Thursday. Plus more playoff boys lacrosse scores along with softball and boys volleyball.