North Carolina Tar Heels fire head coach Mack Brown

North Carolina announced Tuesday that head coach Mack Brown will not return next season. Brown, 73, had just one day earlier declared his intention to return to the Tar Heels. UNC said that Brown will still coach in
Megan Moroney drops three-song holiday EP ‘Blue Christmas …duh’

Megan Moroney is kicking off the holiday season with a new three-song EP dubbed ‘Blue Christmas …duh‘, featuring two new original songs and a rendition of the holiday classic, “Blue Christmas.” Moroney posted on social media: “well
Parker McCollum shares dates for 2025 ‘What Kinda Man Tour’

Parker McCollum has announced the first round of dates for his 2025 What Kinda Man Tour, named for his current radio single, “What Kinda Man,” available now. McCollum posted on his socials: “What Kinda Man Tour 2025!
Police investigate ‘shots fired’ in South Streator

The Livingston County Sheriff’s office reported Tuesday numerous people were taken into custody for various offenses following a reported “shots fired” incident in the 1400 Block of South Cleveland Street in South Streator.
Police investigate ‘shots fired’ in South Streator

The Livingston County Sheriff’s office reported Tuesday numerous people were taken into custody for various offenses following a reported “shots fired” incident in the 1400 Block of South Cleveland Street in South Streator.
Comedian John Mulaney to host variety talk show on Netflix

Comedian John Mulaney has signed on to host a variety talk show on Netflix, posting on their social media: “John Mulaney will host a new LIVE variety talk show on Netflix in early 2025. THAT’S IT. That’s
Nicki Minaj teams with Juice Wrld for ‘All Girls Are the Same 2 (Insecure)’

The estate of the late Juice WRLD and Nicki Minaj have shared ‘AGATS2 (Insecure)’ — short for “All Girls Are the Same 2” — their second official collaboration. The record is slated to appear on the late
2024 Christmas events schedule in La Salle, Bureau counties

Here is a roundup of Christmas activities across La Salle and Bureau counties and some surrounding communities.
Korn, Shinedown, Green Day, Linkin Park to headline Welcome To Rockville 2025

The 2025 Welcome to Rockville festival announced its 2025 lineup, featuring headliners Korn, Shinedown, Green Day, and Linkin Park. The four-day event will take place at the Daytona International Speedway in Daytona Beach, FL from May 15-18.
Vets 4 Vets to meet Dec. 1 at Peru McDonald’s

Local nonprofit Vets 4 Vets and Lori Janko Wilke State Farm will host an informal monthly meetup for veterans 9 a.m. Sunday, Dec. 1, at Peru McDonald’s, 5251 Trompeter Road, near Interstate 80.