Several area fire departments responded to the massive fire at the Chemtool chemical plant in Rockton.

Following reports that the plumes of smoke were so big they were being picked up on weather radar, the Rockton Police Department posted an alert, warning that fire officials had ordered a mandatory evacuation near the plant.

The cartoon group the PAW Patrol were on hand to help riders learn bike safety at the Lee County Sheriff's Department.

Teams and athletes from across Illinois competed in the Class 2A Girls Track and Field State Meet on Friday, June 11, 2021 at Eastern Illinois University in Charleston.

Local athletes try for a chance at state Friday in Erie.

The Sterling Warriors defeated the Kaneland Knights 5-0 to take the sectional championship.

The Rockets fell to the Indians 5-4 in 8 innings in sectionals Wednesday.

Newman softball lost a sectional game 1-0 against Princeville.

The Warriors rolled to a 7-0 win over the Spartans.