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Deaths of two adults under investigation in Rock County, Wisconsin
Deaths of two adults under investigation in Rock County, Wisconsin
Police in Rock County are investigating the death of two adults who were found dead inside a home in Magnolia on Friday.
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December 27, 2025 at 1:38 PM
Deaths of two adults under investigation in Rock County, Wisconsin
Rockford woman with New Orleans warrant arrested in DeKalb
Rockford woman with New Orleans warrant arrested in DeKalb
A Rockford woman who was wanted for a crime in New Orleans was arrested Saturday morning in DeKalb.
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December 27, 2025 at 1:33 PM
Rockford woman with New Orleans warrant arrested in DeKalb
Deaths of two adults under investigation in Rock County, Wisconsin
Deaths of two adults under investigation in Rock County, Wisconsin
Police in Rock County are investigating the death of two adults who were found dead inside a home in Magnolia on Friday.
www.mystateline.com
December 27, 2025 at 1:28 PM
Deaths of two adults under investigation in Rock County, Wisconsin
Rockford woman with New Orleans warrant arrested in DeKalb
Rockford woman with New Orleans warrant arrested in DeKalb
A Rockford woman who was wanted for a crime in New Orleans was arrested Saturday morning in DeKalb.
www.mystateline.com
December 27, 2025 at 1:23 PM
Rockford woman with New Orleans warrant arrested in DeKalb
U of I’s New Controlled Environment Research Facility Advances Indoor Farming with Stakeholder Input
U of I's New Controlled Environment Research Facility Advances Indoor Farming with Stakeholder Input | Prairie Communications, LLC
Bathed in an otherworldly purple glow, James Santiago points to a curled leaf at the base of a spinach plant. “This is an issue we saw all the time at the
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December 27, 2025 at 12:53 PM
U of I’s New Controlled Environment Research Facility Advances Indoor Farming with Stakeholder Input
Breakout Country Star Ella Langley to Play the Illinois State Fair in August 2026
Breakout Country Star Ella Langley to Play the Illinois State Fair in August 2026 | Prairie Communications, LLC
The Illinois State Fair is excited to announce that country music sensation Ella Langley will take the Grandstand Stage as part of the 2026 Illinois State
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December 27, 2025 at 12:48 PM
Breakout Country Star Ella Langley to Play the Illinois State Fair in August 2026
IDPH Releases First-Ever Report on Alcohol Use in Illinois
IDPH Releases First-Ever Report on Alcohol Use in Illinois | Prairie Communications, LLC
Comprehensive report uses data from multiple sources to show the health and safety effects of alcohol in the state The Illinois Department of Public
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December 27, 2025 at 12:43 PM
IDPH Releases First-Ever Report on Alcohol Use in Illinois
U of I’s New Controlled Environment Research Facility Advances Indoor Farming with Stakeholder Input
U of I's New Controlled Environment Research Facility Advances Indoor Farming with Stakeholder Input | Prairie Communications, LLC
Bathed in an otherworldly purple glow, James Santiago points to a curled leaf at the base of a spinach plant. “This is an issue we saw all the time at the
977wmoi.com
December 27, 2025 at 12:38 PM
U of I’s New Controlled Environment Research Facility Advances Indoor Farming with Stakeholder Input
Breakout Country Star Ella Langley to Play the Illinois State Fair in August 2026
Breakout Country Star Ella Langley to Play the Illinois State Fair in August 2026 | Prairie Communications, LLC
The Illinois State Fair is excited to announce that country music sensation Ella Langley will take the Grandstand Stage as part of the 2026 Illinois State
977wmoi.com
December 27, 2025 at 12:33 PM
Breakout Country Star Ella Langley to Play the Illinois State Fair in August 2026
IDPH Releases First-Ever Report on Alcohol Use in Illinois
IDPH Releases First-Ever Report on Alcohol Use in Illinois | Prairie Communications, LLC
Comprehensive report uses data from multiple sources to show the health and safety effects of alcohol in the state The Illinois Department of Public
977wmoi.com
December 27, 2025 at 12:28 PM
IDPH Releases First-Ever Report on Alcohol Use in Illinois
Indian Creek tops Hall to reach Shipyard championship game
Indian Creek tops Hall to reach Shipyard championship game
The Indian Creek boys basketball team use a scoring run that spanned the final two minutes of the first half and beginning two minutes of the second half in a 55-42 win over Hall in the semifinals of...
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December 27, 2025 at 12:08 PM
Indian Creek tops Hall to reach Shipyard championship game
Indian Creek tops Hall to reach Shipyard championship game
Indian Creek tops Hall to reach Shipyard championship game
The Indian Creek boys basketball team use a scoring run that spanned the final two minutes of the first half and beginning two minutes of the second half in a 55-42 win over Hall in the semifinals of...
www.shawlocal.com
December 27, 2025 at 12:03 PM
Indian Creek tops Hall to reach Shipyard championship game
Marshawn Cocroft powers Kaneland in Plano opener: Friday’s Daily Chronicle sports roundup
Marshawn Cocroft powers Kaneland in Plano opener: Friday’s Daily Chronicle sports roundup
The Kaneland boys basketball team won its opener at Plano, plus more in the roundup.
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December 27, 2025 at 4:08 AM
Marshawn Cocroft powers Kaneland in Plano opener: Friday’s Daily Chronicle sports roundup
Marshawn Cocroft powers Kaneland in Plano opener: Friday’s Daily Chronicle sports roundup
Marshawn Cocroft powers Kaneland in Plano opener: Friday’s Daily Chronicle sports roundup
The Kaneland boys basketball team won its opener at Plano, plus more in the roundup.
www.shawlocal.com
December 27, 2025 at 4:03 AM
Marshawn Cocroft powers Kaneland in Plano opener: Friday’s Daily Chronicle sports roundup
2026 DeKalb County government holiday schedule
2026 DeKalb County government holiday schedule
Is the DeKalb County Courthouse open? Find out what days DeKalb County offices, as well as the courthouse, will be closed in 2026.
www.shawlocal.com
December 27, 2025 at 12:23 AM
2026 DeKalb County government holiday schedule
When will DeKalb County Board, committees meet in 2026?
When will DeKalb County Board, committees meet in 2026?
The meeting schedule for every DeKalb County Board meeting, and all of its committees, has been set for 2026.
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December 27, 2025 at 12:18 AM
When will DeKalb County Board, committees meet in 2026?
$400K worth of live lobsters stolen before reaching Costco
$400K worth of live lobsters stolen before reaching Costco
Police are investigating a potential heist after $400,000 worth of live lobsters was stolen from a truck transporting the seafood to Costco locations in Illinois and Minnesota.
www.mystateline.com
December 27, 2025 at 12:13 AM
$400K worth of live lobsters stolen before reaching Costco
2026 DeKalb County government holiday schedule
2026 DeKalb County government holiday schedule
Is the DeKalb County Courthouse open? Find out what days DeKalb County offices, as well as the courthouse, will be closed in 2026.
www.shawlocal.com
December 27, 2025 at 12:08 AM
2026 DeKalb County government holiday schedule
When will DeKalb County Board, committees meet in 2026?
When will DeKalb County Board, committees meet in 2026?
The meeting schedule for every DeKalb County Board meeting, and all of its committees, has been set for 2026.
www.shawlocal.com
December 27, 2025 at 12:03 AM
When will DeKalb County Board, committees meet in 2026?
$400K worth of live lobsters stolen before reaching Costco
$400K worth of live lobsters stolen before reaching Costco
Police are investigating a potential heist after $400,000 worth of live lobsters was stolen from a truck transporting the seafood to Costco locations in Illinois and Minnesota.
www.mystateline.com
December 26, 2025 at 11:58 PM
$400K worth of live lobsters stolen before reaching Costco
Consumers cautioned to return gifts quickly as return windows shorten
Consumers cautioned to return gifts quickly as return windows shorten
Shoppers are heading back to Cherryvale Mall to return gifts following the Christmas holiday, with many reporting smooth experiences during the process.
www.mystateline.com
December 26, 2025 at 11:18 PM
Consumers cautioned to return gifts quickly as return windows shorten
Educational and fun: Lockwood Park's winter program for kids
Educational and fun: Lockwood Park’s winter program for kids
Lockwood Park hosted its first School’s Day Out program today, offering local children a range of winter-themed activities during their time off from school.
www.mystateline.com
December 26, 2025 at 11:13 PM
Educational and fun: Lockwood Park's winter program for kids
Free mulch available at Christmas tree recycling sites
Free mulch available at Christmas tree recycling sites
Christmas tree recycling begins on Jan. 1, 2026, organized by Keep Northern Illinois Beautiful.
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December 26, 2025 at 11:08 PM
Free mulch available at Christmas tree recycling sites
Consumers cautioned to return gifts quickly as return windows shorten
Consumers cautioned to return gifts quickly as return windows shorten
Shoppers are heading back to Cherryvale Mall to return gifts following the Christmas holiday, with many reporting smooth experiences during the process.
www.mystateline.com
December 26, 2025 at 11:03 PM
Consumers cautioned to return gifts quickly as return windows shorten
Educational and fun: Lockwood Park's winter program for kids
Educational and fun: Lockwood Park’s winter program for kids
Lockwood Park hosted its first School’s Day Out program today, offering local children a range of winter-themed activities during their time off from school.
www.mystateline.com
December 26, 2025 at 10:58 PM
Educational and fun: Lockwood Park's winter program for kids