Mount Morris

Computer lab planned at Mt. Morris Senior Center.

One person was treated for smoke inhalation at the scene of Tuesday's fire.

No injuries as people in apartment and Sharky's Sports Bar exited the structure.

No one was injured Tuesday afternoon when a fire destroyed a downtown business, prompting the closure of several streets as crews battled to contain flames fueled by strong winds. The building, located on the corner of Wesley Avenue and Main Street in the village’s downtown, housed apartments and Sharky’s Sports Bar.

Judge says there is "bona fide doubt" that Malachi M. Voight, 18, can assist with his own defense as his case proceeds through the court system.

The Performing Arts Guild members rehearsed one last time on April 11, 2024 ahead of Friday's opening of Love Letters at The Allure of Pinecrest Grove Theatre in Mt. Morris. Show times are 7 p.m. on April 12, 13, 19 and 20 and 2 p.m. on April 14 and 21. Tickets can be had at performingartsguild.com or calling 815-734-2103.

Friday and Saturday shows are at 7 p.m. and the Sunday matinee is at 2 p.m. Tickets are $16 with dessert (included in the price) served at Intermission.

Jurors found Matthew Plote, 36, of Malta, guilty of killing Melissa Lamesch 27, and her unborn baby on Nov. 25, 2020, and then setting her home on fire to conceal their deaths.

Jen's Artisan Breads, owned by Jen Koertner, is located in the former David L. Rahn Junior High School. The Mount Morris business moved to DLR from its former location in Pinecrest Grove on Oct. 1, 2023.

Illinois EPA announces $3.4 million awarded to 92 community water supplies.

Several Sauk Valley-area students have been named to Northern Illinois University's 2023 dean’s list.

Mount Morris took another step toward construction of a neighborhood that would “flip the script” on disability services in Illinois when a request to rezone 22.83 acres of land for the proposed Hill Street Neighborhood went before the village's Planning Commission on Jan. 8.

Local students also named to Southern New Hampshire University's president’s list.

Laurie Perry, regent of the Rochelle Chapter of the DAR, spoke briefly about the Wreaths Across America program, noting that Saturday’s event was part of a national effort to honor local veterans by placing wreaths at their graves.

The community theater offers the show from Dec. 8 to 10.