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IVCC opens Paul Simon Essay Contest for currently enrolled students
- February 25, 2026·

Daughters of the American Revolution to honor exemplary high school students
- February 25, 2026·

Nick Reiner enters not guilty plea in fatal stabbings of parents Rob and Michele Reiner
- February 24, 2026 5:05 am|

Paramount+ sets fifth and final season of Jeremy Renner’s “Mayor of Kingstown”
- February 24, 2026 4:20 am|

See the official teaser for Zendaya and Robert Pattinson’s new romantic comedy ‘The Drama’
- February 23, 2026 4:20 am|

‘Gremlins 3’ sets November 2027 release date, Steven Spielberg to exec produce
- February 23, 2026 4:10 am|
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President Trump touts “golden age” as he delivers State of the Union address
- February 25, 2026 5:35 am|

Savannah Guthrie makes public plea, family offering $1M reward for recovery of mother Nancy Guthrie
- February 25, 2026 4:20 am|

Nick Reiner enters not guilty plea in fatal stabbings of parents Rob and Michele Reiner
- February 24, 2026 5:05 am|

Judge permanently blocks release of Jack Smith’s final report on Trump classified documents probe
- February 24, 2026 5:00 am|
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Grady Thompson sparks Dubuque in American Rivers Conference tournament opener
Grady Thompson sparked the University of Dubuque Spartans to a 76-53 win over Buena Vista on Tuesday, sinking 8-11 shots from the field en route to a game-high 18 points. He was named as the “Spartan Strong…
- February 25, 2026·

5 Things to Do: Westclox Metaphysical & Wellness Fair in Peru, Wine Around the World in Utica and more
August Hill Winery’s next Around the World wine pairing event is Saturday, Feb. 28 and will focus on the food and wine of Germany.
- February 25, 2026·

Renderings released for proposed new St. Michael church in Streator
St. Michael the Archangel Parish has released architectural renderings of its proposed new church in Streator, offering a first look at the structure parish leaders say is needed to address long-term structural concerns at their current building.
- February 25, 2026·

Say it ain’t snow: Illinois Valley possibly in the path of more snow Thursday
Better get the snow shovels ready for Thursday. There’s a chance of snow – a chance, mind you.
- February 25, 2026·

Mendota, Troy Grove fire departments respond to gas leak explosion at ADM Milling & Rail Terminal
Stewart said that the explosion was caused by a gas leak from a faulty regulator that put too much gas in the wash bay system.
- February 25, 2026·

Free prom for special needs guests set April 18 in Princeton
A free prom night designed for people with special needs at high school age or older will return this spring at a new location in Princeton.
- February 25, 2026·
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