Streator Fest will host its annual Cash Bash Drawdown fundraiser Saturday, Feb. 28, at the Knights of Columbus.

La Moille school officials will host a public forum next week to discuss a proposed advisory ballot question regarding the possible deactivation of the district’s high school.

The fifth IHSA girls state wrestling tournament is this weekend and as per usual, there are a ton of wrestlers from the Herald-News area to keep an eye on. Here is the preview.

Illinois Valley Community College is accepting submissions for its 2026 Paul Simon Student Essay Contest.

The Chief Senachwine Chapter, National Society Daughters of the American Revolution, will host exemplary students and their families at a reception for Good Citizens on Friday, March 6, at 1:30 p.m. at Henry’s First Presbyterian Church.

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 Player of the Game.”

Better get the snow shovels ready for Thursday. There’s a chance of snow – a chance, mind you.

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.

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.

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.