Fulton hopes to build off strong finish after missing playoffs

After falling short of an eighth straight playoff appearance, Fulton hopes to build off last year’s strong finish as it heads into a fifth year in the Northwest Upstate Illini Conference.
Dixon nurse marks half a century of dedicated care

After decades of dedication to nursing, Lanetta Whitlock is marking a milestone in her profession – 50 years as a nurse, including 43 years at KSB Hospital, now OSF HealthCare Saint Katharine Medical Center in Dixon.
Bonnell Industries pledges $25K to Dixon YMCA child development center

The gift, to be paid over five years in annual August installments, reflects the company’s commitment to investing in Dixon’s future by supporting local families and young learners, according to company officials.
Whiteside County sheriff: Keep kids safe as school year begins

As students across Whiteside County head back to school, Whiteside County’s sheriff is reminding drivers, parents and the community to take extra precautions to keep children safe.
Morgan Wallen releases Amazon Music Original “Graveyard Whistling”

Morgan Wallen has released “Graveyard Whistling,” a track that he originally performed in his 2024 “Abbey Road Sessions.” Originally recorded by English rock band Nothing But Thieves, the song is exclusively available to stream on Amazon Music.
Julia Garner, Anthony Boyle to star in Netflix limited series ‘The Altruists’

Variety has learned that Anthony Boyle will star opposite Julia Garner in a Netflix limited series about the rise and fall of FTX titled “The Altruists.” Boyle will star as Sam Bankman-Fried in the series, while Garner
See Sydney Sweeney and Halsey in trailer for ‘Americana’

Halsey and Sydney Sweeney star in the first trailer for Americana, a neo-Western directed by Tony Tost that features an ensemble cast, including Paul Walter Hauser, Simon Rex, Eric Dane and Zahn McClarnon. The film is set
See Sydney Sweeney and Halsey in trailer for ‘Americana’

Halsey and Sydney Sweeney star in the first trailer for Americana, a neo-Western directed by Tony Tost that features an ensemble cast, including Paul Walter Hauser, Simon Rex, Eric Dane and Zahn McClarnon. The film is set
Jonas Brothers, Jelly Roll and more to perform on ‘Stand Up To Cancer’ televised special

The Stand Up To Cancer (SU2C) televised fundraising special will feature performances by Jonas Brothers, Noah Cyrus, Gavin DeGraw, Marcus King, Brothers Osborne, Jon Pardi, Jelly Roll, Dan + Shay, and CeCe Winans, joined by Nashville Community
Jonas Brothers, Jelly Roll and more to perform on ‘Stand Up To Cancer’ televised special

The Stand Up To Cancer (SU2C) televised fundraising special will feature performances by Jonas Brothers, Noah Cyrus, Gavin DeGraw, Marcus King, Brothers Osborne, Jon Pardi, Jelly Roll, Dan + Shay, and CeCe Winans, joined by Nashville Community