Granville Knights of Columbus donate $2,482 to Horizon House
6 Streator High School students named Illinois State Scholars
Six Streator Township High School students have been named Illinois State Scholars for 2025-2026 by the Illinois Student Assistance Commission.
Photos: Volunteers wrap gifts for Blue and Red Christmas for Kids in Peru
Over 50 volunteers wrapped presents for the Blue and Red Christmas for Kids on Tuesday, Dec. 16, 2025, at the City of Peru Public Safety Complex. Blue and Red will be delivering gifts to 85 children on
Photos: Volunteers wrap gifts for Blue and Red Christmas for Kids in Peru
Authorities say Bondi Beach mass shooting was inspired by ISIS

Australian authorities say the father and son accused of carrying out a deadly antisemitic attack during a Hanukkah gathering at Sydney’s Bondi Beach were motivated by Islamic State ideology and had recently traveled to the Philippines, a
New York Jets release wide receiver Allen Lazard after three seasons

The New York Jets have released wide receiver Allen Lazard after three seasons. Lazard, 30, was released Tuesday after requesting his exit, a move that allows him to pursue an opportunity with a contending team with three
QB Arch Manning returning to Texas for the 2026 season, will not enter NFL draft

Arch Manning has decided to return to Texas for the 2026 season, opting for another year with the Longhorns rather than entering the NFL draft. Manning’s father, Cooper, confirmed the decision to ESPN, saying, “Arch is playing
Trace Adkins announces 30th Anniversary Tour

Trace Adkins will embark on ‘Trace Adkins 30th Anniversary Tour’ a headlining run across the U.S. in celebration of three decades since the release of Adkins’ platinum-certified debut album Dreamin’ Out Loud. The 24-date tour will kick
Season 5 of Netflix’s ‘Emily in Paris’ debuts Dec. 18: see the trailer

Netflix has released a teaser trailer for Season 5 of “Emily in Paris.” Season 5 finds Emily traveling between Rome and Paris, says series creator Darren Star: “Straddling both, Emily takes love and life to the next
Nick Reiner to be charged with first-degree murder for killing of parents Rob and Michele Reiner

Los Angeles County District Attorney Nathan Hochman and Los Angeles Police Chief Jim McDonnell announced during a press conference on Tuesday that Nick Reiner will be charged with two counts of first-degree murder with special circumstances for