Princeton girls track opens with five first, five seconds at Westwood: Tuesday’s BCR roundup
Princeton girls track opens with five first, five seconds at Westwood: Tuesday’s BCR roundup

The Princeton girls track team had five first-place finishes with five seconds in its season opener in Tuesday’s Annawan-Wethersfield Titan Indoor Time Trials at the Westwood Complex in Sterling
5 Things to Do: Ottawa Restaurant Week, Utica St. Patrick’s Parade this weekend in the Illinois Valley

Utica’s St. Patrick’s Parade is set for 4 p.m. Saturday, March 7.
5 Things to Do: Ottawa Restaurant Week, Utica St. Patrick’s Parade this weekend in the Illinois Valley
5 Things to Do: Ottawa Restaurant Week, Utica St. Patrick’s Parade this weekend in the Illinois Valley
Spring break still on? Unrest in Mexico not affecting northern Illinois travelers’ vacations

Unrest in Mexico after the Mexican army killed a cartel leader led to restrictions and stay-in-place orders being issued for Americans abroad, but is it affecting travelers’ plans?
Father of Georgia school shooter guilty on second-degree murder, additional charges

A Barrow County jury has found 55-year-old Colin Gray guilty on 27 counts — including second-degree murder, involuntary manslaughter and cruelty to children — for his role in the 2024 mass shooting at Apalachee High School in
Kristi Noem faces bipartisan criticism over ICE, agency turmoil before the Senate Judiciary Committee

Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem endured sharp questioning Tuesday as she appeared before the Senate Judiciary Committee for the first time since two fatal shootings during a federal immigration operation in Minneapolis ignited national outrage. The hearing
NY Jets secure RB Breece Hall with franchise tag as contract talks continue

The New York Jets have ensured that running back Breece Hall won’t reach the open market, applying the nonexclusive franchise tag just ahead of the league’s deadline. The move marks the first time the Jets have used
Atlanta Falcons selected as home team for NFL’s 2026 Madrid showcase

The NFL announced that the Atlanta Falcons will serve as the designated home team for a 2026 regular-season game in Madrid, Spain, marking another step in the league’s international expansion. The Falcons confirmed the news, posting on