Woodlawn Arts Academy will present its 2025-26 Winter Art Exhibit, “A New Chapter,” beginning Dec. 12, 2025. The public is invited to attend the opening reception for the exhibit from 5 to 6:30 p.m. Friday, Dec. 12.

The concert will be Sunday, Dec. 7, 2025, at Ebenezer Reformed Church, Morrison.

After investing many years into their Supervised Agricultural Experiences projects, two Illinois FFA members were named top in the nation as American Star winners. Nevin Erbsen from the Eastland FFA Chapter in Carroll County is one of the honorees.

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Here's a list of property transfers for Lee, Ogle and Whiteside counties for Nov. 17-21, 2025.

Sublette’s annual Christmas Walk, “Christmas in the Village”, will begin at 5 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 4, 2025. A lighted parade will begin at 7 p.m. in the downtown area, followed by lighting of the community Christmas tree and caroling.

Due to a medical emergency with Dana Starkell, the Volunteer Education Committee will replace its speaker for the Dec. 3, 2025, opening of the Wild Winter Wednesday season in Fulton.

Grace Tobias plans to attend a four-year university and major in psychology. She hopes to obtain her master’s degree and eventually become a therapist.

From Breakfast with Santa to community Christmas caroling, Albany United Methodist Church has a full slate of Christmas activities planned.