Shaw Local News Network

Conor McCabe's big day at the plate sparked a Lincoln-Way Central baseball win, Joliet Catholic and Lockport baseball each won in their final at bat and Lockport, Lincoln-Way East and Morris softball were also winners Friday.

Local author John L. Hoh Jr. will present the Sterling-Rock Falls Historical Society’s April program “The Man With the Branded Hand.” at 2 p.m. Sunday, April 12.

The Oregon Lions Club recently celebrated the conclusion of its annual meat raffle.

As chief lending officer, Billy Johnson will oversee the bank’s lending strategy and lending teams across all markets.

The fifth annual Art Dash benefiting Serenity Hospice and Home was held April 8 at River’s Edge Experience, drawing more than 200 attendees for an evening of art, community and philanthropy.

The American Legion Auxiliary is sponsoring a pancake breakfast from 8 a.m. to noon April 18 in Dixon.

Sterling Main Street is excited to kick off a season of engines, entertainment and community connection with the Sterling Main Street Car Show on Sunday, May 3, at the Sterling Marketplace in the city’s downtown.

A limited number of free oak tree saplings will be given away to Ogle County residents at the Ogle County Solid Waste Management Department.

Gabby Christopher hit her 40th career homer to tie the school record in Marengo's win over Woodstock. Huntley pounded out 27 hits in a 23-7 win over Crystal Lake South. Plus, more softball, baseball, girls soccer and boys tennis in Thursday's Northwest Herald roundup.

American Legion Post 403 held its April 8 meeting at the Iron Skillet Restaurant at the Petro Truck Stop.

Morrison Junior High School has announced its third-quarter straight A, high honor and honor rolls.

The Forreston FFA and high school agriculture program is preparing to once again open their greenhouse doors to the community.

Nurses from across OSF HealthCare recently gathered in Springfield for the OSF inaugural Nurses Day at the Capitol, bringing clinical perspectives directly to state lawmakers while advocating for legislation that impacts patient care and the ministry’s ability to serve.

The DeKalb Public Library will hold a program for teenagers and adults to learn about the nonprofit research organization OpenAI.

In celebration of Women’s History Month, the Lake County Chamber of Commerce recognized four exceptional women leaders for their impact across health care, housing, education, and environmental leadership.