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Letter: Find the cost of freedom

It is up to each person to find the cost of freedom.

By Ronald Larson●

January 17, 2026 at 6:00 pm CST

Rochelle’s Dylan Manning undergoes successful cranioplasty, continues to recover from October head injury

Rochelle's Dylan Manning, who collapsed on the sideline after suffering a severe head injury during the team's varsity football game at Morris on Oct. 3, recently underwent a successful cranioplasty and is home from Loyola Medical Center.

By Russ Hodges●

January 17, 2026 at 2:48 pm CST

February Finds Antique Market is Feb. 7 in Mt. Morris

The 14th annual February Finds Antique Market will be held on Saturday, Feb. 7, at the Mt. Morris Moose Lodge.

By Shaw Local News Network●

January 17, 2026 at 12:00 pm CST

Hands on Oregon donates $2,000 to OHS Transitions program

For the second consecutive year, Hands On Oregon donated $2,000 to the Oregon High School Transitions program.

By Shaw Local News Network●

January 17, 2026 at 12:00 pm CST

Eye On Illinois: Majority, concurrence and dissent on Bost’s mail-in ballot lawsuit all worth reading

As noted in October following oral arguments, the opinion in Bost’s favor says nothing about the merits of his case but effectively sends us back three years and enables a federal judge to rule on the underlying constitutional question.

By Scott T. Holland●

January 17, 2026 at 10:00 am CST