Shaw Local News Network

The Will County Emergency Management Agency maintains a list of warming centers on its website but recommends people call ahead.

The Kendall County Health Department maintains a list of warming centers on its website but recommends people call ahead.

United Way of Lee County will host a Pop Culture Trivia Night on Thursday, Jan. 22, at the Post House Ballroom. Doors open at 5 p.m., with trivia beginning at 5:30 p.m.

Kishwaukee College nursing students were honored during a pinning ceremony on Wednesday, Dec. 10, 2025 at the college.

Here's a list of property transfers for Lee, Ogle and Whiteside counties for Dec. 1-5, 2025.

Joliet Catholic got 17 each from Donavyn Simmons and Jayden Armstrong as they picked up their first win in the ESCC. Plus more boys and girls hoops scores in Friday's Herald News Sports Roundup.

The Sterling-Rock Falls Family YMCA will host a Dec. 17 open house for Aquatics Director Deb Mortonson, who is retiring after being involved with YMCA communities for 39 years.

For the second year in a row, wreaths will be placed on local veterans' graves as part of Wreaths Across America. Community members are invited to participate and sponsor wreaths.

A group training involving multiple law enforcement agencies takes place 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Friday at the former Charlestowne Mall site.

Malta United Methodist Church, 201 E. Sprague St, at the corner of South Third Street and Sprague, is hosting its annual Cookie Walk from 9 to 11 a.m. Saturday in the church Fellowship Hall.

Tribute artist Dean Z will perform classic songs from all of the different eras of Elvis’ musical career.

The horse-drawn wagon rides and Santa & Mrs. Claus visits now will take place from 5:30-8:30 p.m. Friday. Dec. 19, at Centennial Park in Rock Falls.

The tours run on select days through Dec. 15.

Illinois Valley Community College’s winter break begins next week with campus services operating through 4:30 p.m. Friday, Dec. 19.

David Tessmann of Sterling has been named to the 2025 summer trimester dean’s list at Palmer College of Chiropractic’s Main Campus in Davenport, Iowa.