Roberts Armory World War II museum in Rochelle to be open for Memorial Day
Northwest Herald Athlete of the Week: Woodstock North’s Kylee Nicholson
Photos: Forreston and Polo Class of 2026 Commencements

Polo and Forreston high schools held commencement exercises for the Class of 2026 on Sunday, May 17, 2026.
Rock Falls High School graduates the Class of 2026

Family, friends, and loved ones packed the gym Sunday at Rock Falls High School to celebrate the school’s 147th annual commencement.
Rock Falls High School graduates the Class of 2026
Matteson: Join in the fun, train, complete Dixon’s July 4 Reagan Run
Shaw Local Radio Podcast: Talk-Line with Brandon Clark interviews Shaw Local reporter Payton Felix
Shaw Local Radio Podcast: Talk-Line with Brandon Clark interviews Shaw Local reporter Payton Felix

On this episode of Talk Line, host Brandon Clark is joined by Shaw Local news reporter Payton Felix to breakdown the latest on several of her stories, including updates on Dixon’s Gateway project, the future of the
Whiteside Area Career Center announces Health Occupations students pass CNA test at 100% rate
Whiteside Area Career Center announces Health Occupations students pass CNA test at 100% rate

The Whiteside Area Career Center’s Health Occupations students have earned a 100% pass rate on the Certified Nursing Assistant exam, according to a news release.