State rep nixes Sauk Valley Chamber membership over prayer wording at fundraiser, DEI statement on its website

State rep nixes Sauk Valley Chamber membership over prayer wording at fundraiser, DEI statement on its website
State Rep. Brad Fritts, R-Dixon, announced Wednesday that he withdrew his membership in the Sauk Valley Area Chamber of Commerce after the Chamber added a DEI statement to its website and removed the word “God” from a
State rep nixes Sauk Valley Chamber membership over prayer wording at fundraiser, DEI statement on its website
State Rep. Brad Fritts, R-Dixon, announced Wednesday that he withdrew his membership in the Sauk Valley Area Chamber of Commerce after the Chamber added a DEI statement to its website and removed the word “God” from a
Maud Powell to be honored in Peru on 158th birthday

Maud Powell to be honored in Peru on 158th birthday
A celebration honoring world-renowned violinist Maud Powell will take place at 6 p.m. Friday, Aug. 22, at the Maud Powell statue in the Fourth Street courtyard in downtown Peru.
Maud Powell to be honored in Peru on 158th birthday
A celebration honoring world-renowned violinist Maud Powell will take place at 6 p.m. Friday, Aug. 22, at the Maud Powell statue in the Fourth Street courtyard in downtown Peru.
Oglesby American Legion will hold monthly steak fry Aug. 28

Oglesby American Legion will hold monthly steak fry Aug. 28
The Oglesby American Legion will hold its monthly steak fry from 5-9 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 28.
Clinard retires as Oglesby City Clerk

Clinard retires as Oglesby City Clerk
Oglesby City Clerk Becky Clinard is officially retired. The city council is expected to name a replacement Sept. 2, 2025.