Write Team: Sizing up our southern border

Through my children in Chicago, and in my role for Valley Immigrant Advocates, a local non-profit provider of legal services to immigrants, I’ve talked to newly arrived immigrants and heard their plans. Their greatest priority is to
Streator Chamber celebrates library mural restoration with ribbon cutting

The Streator Chamber conducted a ribbon cutting ceremony Saturday at the Streator Public Library to celebrate the completion of the library’s dome and murals restoration project.
Chargers’ Mike Williams to miss rest of season after confirming torn ACL

NFL Media reports that an MRI on Monday has confirmed that wide receiver Mike Williams has a torn ACL and will miss the remainder of the season. During the Chargers matchup against the Vikings on Sunday at
Raiders QB Jimmy Garoppolo in concussion protocol following loss to Steelers

Las Vegas Raiders head coach Josh McDaniels told reporters on Monday that quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo is in concussion protocol after the Raider fell to the Pittsburgh Steelers on Sunday night, 23-18. Garoppolo played every snap in Sunday
Luke Grimes announces debut EP and fall tour dates

Luke Grimes announced he will drop his eight-song EP, Pain Pills or Pews, on October 20th. Produced by Dave Cobb, Grimes wrote six of the songs on the project. Grimes shared on social media: “I dont deserve
The Oak Ridge Boys announce ‘American Made: Farewell Tour’

The Oak Ridge Boys announced they will be hitting the road one last time off the ‘American Made: Farewell Tour,’ which includes tour dates in 2023 through 2024. The band’s current lineup includes: lead singer Duane Allen,
Comedian Dane Cook marries Kelsi Taylor in Hawaii

Comedian Dane Cook and fitness instructor Kelsi Taylor were married at a private estate in O’ahu, Hawaii, over the weekend. The couple got engaged in July 2022 after five years together. Cook told People Magazine: “We chose
Usher announces release of new album ‘Coming Home’ arriving on Super Bowl

Usher has announced his new album ‘Coming Home’ will debut on February 11, 2024, which happens to be the same day he will be headlining the Super Bowl Halftime show. Over the weekend it was revealed that
Usher announces release of new album ‘Coming Home’ arriving on Super Bowl

Usher has announced his new album ‘Coming Home’ will debut on February 11, 2024, which happens to be the same day he will be headlining the Super Bowl Halftime show. Over the weekend it was revealed that
Future announces career-spanning limited edition vinyl collection

Future has announced a new, limited-edition vinyl collection that spans his entire career, including nine albums and mixtapes split into various drops. The first is set to arrive on October 20 and will include Future’s Pluto, DS2,