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Celebrate Black History Month in the Local 6 region
Celebrate Black History Month in the Local 6 region
February is Black History Month, a time of reflection meant to honor the achievements of generations of African Americans who struggled with oppression and adversity to achieve citizenship, equality,...
www.wpsdlocal6.com
February 2, 2026 at 2:04 AM
Celebrate Black History Month in the Local 6 region
Quad-Cities birth announcements for Sunday, Feb. 1, 2026
Quad-Cities birth announcements for Sunday, Feb. 1, 2026
See recent births from around the Quad-Cities:
qctimes.com
February 1, 2026 at 1:34 PM
Quad-Cities birth announcements for Sunday, Feb. 1, 2026
Lee, Whiteside and Ogle county property transfers for Jan. 19-23, 2026
Lee, Whiteside and Ogle county property transfers for Jan. 19-23, 2026
Here's a list of Lee, Whiteside and Ogle county property transfers for Jan. 19-23, 2026.
www.shawlocal.com
February 1, 2026 at 12:04 PM
Lee, Whiteside and Ogle county property transfers for Jan. 19-23, 2026
Carbondale Public Library partners with Little Resources Center Carbondale aiming to expand support services
Carbondale Public Library partners with Little Resources Center Carbondale aiming to expand support services
The Carbondale Public Library and The Little Resource Center Carbondale are partnering to bring the community better access for resources such as health and social services.
www.wpsdlocal6.com
February 1, 2026 at 4:04 AM
Carbondale Public Library partners with Little Resources Center Carbondale aiming to expand support services
Here are the players, coaches in Super Bowl LX with Illinois, Chicago Bears connections
Here are the players, coaches in Super Bowl LX with Illinois, Chicago Bears connections
The New England Patriots and Seattle Seahawks will face off against each other in Super Bowl LX and there will be plenty of Illinois connections. Here is a list of players and coaches participating in...
shawlocal.com
January 31, 2026 at 9:49 PM
Here are the players, coaches in Super Bowl LX with Illinois, Chicago Bears connections
Oregon boys and girls basketball earn wins: Friday’s Sauk Valley Media Sports Roundup
Oregon boys and girls basketball earn wins: Friday’s Sauk Valley Media Sports Roundup
Oregon boys and girls basketball earn Big Northern Conference wins. Plus more area scores in Friday's Sauk Valley Media Sports Roundup
www.shawlocal.com
January 31, 2026 at 5:49 PM
Oregon boys and girls basketball earn wins: Friday’s Sauk Valley Media Sports Roundup
Photos: Oregon boys down Genoa-Kingston at Blackhawk Center
Photos: Oregon boys down Genoa-Kingston at Blackhawk Center
The Hawks outscored the Cogs in the second half en route to an 85-65 Senior Night win on Friday, Jan. 30, 2026 at the Blackhawk Center in Oregon.
www.shawlocal.com
January 31, 2026 at 4:34 AM
Photos: Oregon boys down Genoa-Kingston at Blackhawk Center
Photos: Sterling faces off against Quincy in boys basketball
Photos: Sterling faces off against Quincy in boys basketball
Sterling boys basketball meets Quincy on the court Friday, Jan. 30, 2026. Quincy took the win 59-52 in OT.
www.shawlocal.com
January 31, 2026 at 3:34 AM
Photos: Sterling faces off against Quincy in boys basketball
2026 Election Questionnaire: Victoria Onorato, Illinois House District 89
2026 Election Questionnaire: Victoria Onorato, Illinois House District 89
Victoria Onorato on the SAFE-T-Act: This law needs to be completely rescinded. Read her full election questionnaire here
www.shawlocal.com
January 30, 2026 at 6:49 PM
2026 Election Questionnaire: Victoria Onorato, Illinois House District 89
2026 Election Questionnaire: Tony McCombie, State Representative, District 89
2026 Election Questionnaire: Tony McCombie, State Representative, District 89
Tony McCombie: In addition to SAFE-T Act reforms, I support reforming statutes that deal with habitual criminals, fleeing and eluding police officers, crimes against children, and more protection for...
www.shawlocal.com
January 30, 2026 at 6:34 PM
2026 Election Questionnaire: Tony McCombie, State Representative, District 89
2025 Chicago Bears position review: Tight ends
2025 Chicago Bears position review: Tight ends
Over the next few weeks, Shaw Local will evaluate how each position group from the 2025 Chicago Bears did over the past season and start looking toward the offseason. Here’s a look at the tight end...
www.shawlocal.com
January 30, 2026 at 12:04 PM
2025 Chicago Bears position review: Tight ends
Newman finds its groove to pull away from Erie-Prophetstown
Newman finds its groove to pull away from Erie-Prophetstown
Lucy Oetting's buzzer-beating 3-pointer to end the first quarter provided the spark Newman needed to pull away from Erie-Prophetstown for a 52-21 Three Rivers East win Thursday in Sterling.
www.shawlocal.com
January 30, 2026 at 4:19 AM
Newman finds its groove to pull away from Erie-Prophetstown
Donated Chicago Bears signed helmet stolen en route to Dixon for schools’ Stupor Bowl auction, probe underway
Donated Chicago Bears signed helmet stolen en route to Dixon for schools’ Stupor Bowl auction, probe underway
Dixon police are investigating a report that the most valuable item set for auction Feb. 7 at Dixon Public Schools Foundation's Stupor Bowl – a Chicago Bears replica helmet signed by tight end Cole...
www.shawlocal.com
January 30, 2026 at 1:19 AM
Donated Chicago Bears signed helmet stolen en route to Dixon for schools’ Stupor Bowl auction, probe underway
Dixon’s new emergency alert system to be up by end of February
Dixon’s new emergency alert system to be up by end of February
Telephone-based mass notification systems are used by thousands of public safety agencies across the U.S. to warn residents about local emergencies, hazards and other threats.
www.shawlocal.com
January 30, 2026 at 1:04 AM
Dixon’s new emergency alert system to be up by end of February
Group challenges Illinois’ restrictions on using ‘Democrat,’ ‘Republican’ in org names
Group challenges Illinois’ restrictions on using ‘Democrat,’ ‘Republican’ in org names
From Capitol News Illinois: A first amendment advocacy group is suing Illinois’ secretary of state over a 40-year-old law that prohibits nonprofits from having the word “Democrat” or “Republican”...
www.shawlocal.com
January 30, 2026 at 12:49 AM
Group challenges Illinois’ restrictions on using ‘Democrat,’ ‘Republican’ in org names
Single-family home sells for $240,000 in Dixon
Single-family home sells for $240,000 in Dixon
The single-family residence located at 1117 Beech Drive in Dixon was sold on Jan. 7, for $240,000, or $116 per square foot.
www.shawlocal.com
January 30, 2026 at 12:34 AM
Single-family home sells for $240,000 in Dixon
Sterling School Board approves teacher raises
Sterling School Board approves teacher raises
The Sterling School Board has approved a collective bargaining agreement that gives Sterling teachers 5.5% raises the first two years and 5% raises in years 3 and 4.
www.shawlocal.com
January 30, 2026 at 12:19 AM
Sterling School Board approves teacher raises
A former Illinois deputy is sentenced to 20 years in prison for killing Sonya Massey
A former Illinois deputy is sentenced to 20 years in prison for killing Sonya Massey
Sean Grayson, 31, apologized during the sentencing, saying he wished he could bring Massey back and spare her family the pain he caused.
www.wpsdlocal6.com
January 29, 2026 at 11:04 PM
A former Illinois deputy is sentenced to 20 years in prison for killing Sonya Massey
Photos: Newman outlasts EP
Photos: Newman outlasts EP
Newman boys continue their unbeaten streak with a 57-49 win over conference rival Erie-Prophetstown on Wednesday, Jan. 28, 2026.
www.shawlocal.com
January 29, 2026 at 7:19 PM
Photos: Newman outlasts EP
'They did everything they could': Sabula man reunites with AirCare crew who saved his life
'They did everything they could': Sabula man reunites with AirCare crew who saved his life
Owen Meyer got a chance to have tomorrows, thanks in part to the University of Iowa's Air Care helicopter rescue.
qctimes.com
January 29, 2026 at 12:34 PM
'They did everything they could': Sabula man reunites with AirCare crew who saved his life
Photos: Amboy vs AFC Pink Out game
Photos: Amboy vs AFC Pink Out game
In a night meant to raise money and awareness for breast cancer, the Amboy Clippers beat Ashton-Franklin Center 50-27 Tuesday, Jan. 27, in girls basketball at Amboy High School.
www.shawlocal.com
January 28, 2026 at 7:49 PM
Photos: Amboy vs AFC Pink Out game
Davenport safe from reported Amazon layoffs, 16,000 corporate jobs cut
Davenport safe from reported Amazon layoffs, 16,000 corporate jobs cut
In May 2025, Amazon estimated it had 2,000 employees in Davenport.
qctimes.com
January 28, 2026 at 7:34 PM
Davenport safe from reported Amazon layoffs, 16,000 corporate jobs cut
Carbondale officials appoint new fire chief
Carbondale officials appoint new fire chief
Jay Crippen was recently appointed Fire Chief by Carbondale City Manager Stan Reno.
www.wpsdlocal6.com
January 28, 2026 at 6:34 PM
Carbondale officials appoint new fire chief
Hidden Gems: Cave-In-Rock!
Hidden Gems: Cave-In-Rock!
Hidden Gems seeks to highlight small towns with big stories! Today, come along and visit Cave-In-Rock, Illinois.
www.wpsdlocal6.com
January 28, 2026 at 6:19 PM
Hidden Gems: Cave-In-Rock!
Eye On Illinois: Could higher ed network be used to address health and aging agency gaps?
Eye On Illinois: Could higher ed network be used to address health and aging agency gaps?
Counting all four-year public schools and nearly 50 community colleges, the state has a physical infrastructure presence geographically proximate to virtually its entire population.
www.shawlocal.com
January 28, 2026 at 4:49 PM
Eye On Illinois: Could higher ed network be used to address health and aging agency gaps?