USF ranked in the to 20% of colleges in the state and nation, according to Money magazine.

Abortion, January 6, Donald Trump, Critical Race Theory and whether Joe Biden is rightfully the president of the United States were the basis of questions asked to a field of six Republican candidates for Illinois governor

Plainfield Central High School staff received a phone call from an “unknown male” claiming there were bombs inside the school. No bombs were found. Police increased their presence at the building.

A 65-yeaer-old Franklin Grove man was killed and his 87-year-old passenger seriously injured Thursday morning in a crash on Franklin Grove Road in Dixon.

The Ottawa City Council approved a $73,440 bid Thursday from Opperman Construction that will lead to the rebuilding and repair of the sidewalks along the Illinois River at Allen Park.

The Sterling City Council agreed to pay nearly $180,000 for vehicle and body cameras for the police department.

The playground at Thornton Park in Ottawa will have a rubber floor surrounding it instead of the usual tree bark after a push from the City Council to ensure the city parks are ADA compliant.

A Downers Grove man is charged with hacking into a suburban health care company’s computer system, impeding the care and treatment of patients.

The market will be held on Main Street just south of the Oswego Public Library building and in the parking lot adjoining the Village Grind Coffee & Tea Co. shop. Hours every Sunday will be from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.