Performances start at 7 p.m. Friday, May 2, and Saturday, May 3, with a Sunday matinee at 2 p.m. May 4. There will be open seating on a first-come, first-served basis.

Some details of the project are currently confidential while the land deal is being finalized, including the new facility’s location and the landowner’s name, but construction is expected to begin 2 to 3 years after the acquisition, with an additional 2 years for completion.

The free after-school program is held at Sterling Township’s Elevate Youth Center, 505 W. Lynn Blvd.

Hector Losoya, 57, was sentenced through a plea agreement April 16 after pleading guilty to a 2023 charge of not registering with Rochelle police.

Illinois Lt. Gov. Juliana Stratton announced her candidacy for the U.S. Senate early Thursday morning to replace retiring Senator Dick Durbin

Dixon Police Chief Steve Howell will retire May 9, 2025, after serving about 26 years on the force. Until a new police chief is selected, Deputy Chief Doug Lehman will become the city’s interim police chief.

Dixon Police Chief Steve Howell will retire May 9, 2025, after serving about 26 years on the force. Until a new police chief is selected, Deputy Chief Doug Lehman will become the city’s interim police chief.

St. Anne’s students, staff and parishioners gathered at the church Wednesday, April, 23, 2025, to pray for recently deceased Pope Francis.

Derek Swanlund, 44, is charged with first-degree murder in connection with the shooting death of Cameron Pasley, 25, also of Mt. Morris.