In Lincoln, Illinois, they’ve taken the concept of “go big or go home” to heart with the World’s Largest Covered Wagon. This ...

A staggering 46,000 people were killed on United States roadways in 2023. During National Passenger Safety Week, Jan. 20 to 27, passengers are empowered to speak up when their lives ...

Posted: January 19, 2025 | Last updated: January 20, 2025 Man dies in Rockford shooting, warming centers, fat bike race, ...

Free Press sports writer Mick McCabe ranks Michigan high school boys basketball teams for the week of Jan. 19 of the 2024-25 ...

GRAND RAPIDS -- After squandering a 3-0 lead in the first game of the weekend, the Grand Rapids Griffins responded ...

Stillman Valley wins with defense, not star power, to rally from 10 points down in second half to win 57-51 at Freeport. Pretzels have injury woes.

Buffalo-Hanover-Montrose Schools is seeking both parent and community representatives to serve on the Community Teaching and Learning Council. Meetings are typically held three to five times each scho ...

Pawn shop owners charged A family that owns several pawn shops throughout Central Illinois is being charged by the Illinois ...

Edgewood College's plan to transition to a new name could cost as much as $250,000 and take a few years to fully implement, ...

Victory Cruise Lines returns to Chicago in April 2025, offering 10-day luxury cruises from Chicago to Toronto. With 36 trips ...

On Tuesday January 14, 2025 from Rockton, IL at Hononegah High School, the Indians girls basketball team got the 60-46 win ...

The weekend brings the 51st annual Rockford RV, Camping & Travel Show, a Rockford Symphony Orchestra concert and a toy show along with fundraisers, live music, art exhibits and more to the Rockford ...