Enjoy sweet treats from Utica businesses and play some carnival-themed games at Utica's Sweet Stroll: The Sweet Escape Carnival on Saturday, April 25.

Firefighters responded to the scene of a house fire in the 800 block of North Mercer Street on Wednesday, April 22, 2026 in Princeton.

Going to see River Valley Players later this month? Bring a few Kleenex. You’re going to need them.

The event will feature youth entrepreneurs from Ottawa Central, Waltham, Dimmick and Peru grade schools with businesses offering baked goods, 3D-printed items, handmade bracelets, slime, handmade crafts and more.

Festival 56 is seeking up to three youth ages 14-22 to work as paid apprentices with the resident professional theatre company this summer.

State Sen. Meg Loughran Cappel, D-Shorewood, is sponsoring a bill that would create special Illinois license plates alerting police officers that a driver or passenger has autism

A Granville man could face up to 15 years in prison if convicted of a sexual assault.

Central Bank is exploring options to expand its Princeton location, with president Jeff Hunt presenting the proposal to the Princeton City Council after months of discussion with the city’s planning and zoning commission.

Construction has begun on Logan’s Oasis playground at Marilla Park in Streator. The playground has been in the works for almost two years. The project is spearheaded by Melissa Crank and family members in memory of her late son, Logan Crank.