1+ hour, 29+ min ago   (124+ words) Shaw Local 2026 Ogle County Fair beef department winners named The 2026 Ogle County 4-H Show was recently held during the Ogle County Fair. Beef department winners are as follows: - Champion All Other Breeds Steer: Alayna Swanson, Oregon. - Reserve Champion All Other…...

1+ day, 22+ hour ago   (187+ words) One of Sycamore’s favorite summer end-of-summer traditions is back! The annual Ribs, Rhythm & Brews Fest on Saturday, Aug. 22, from 4 to 10 p.m. at the corner of Somonauk and Elm streets. A local vendor prepares ribs Saturday during the Ribs, Rhythm and…...

2+ day, 2+ hour ago   (306+ words) Sturdy Shelter Brewing in Batavia is providing the community with another gathering space – this time outside along the streaming waters of the Fox River. The brewery debuted its new cedar riverside deck in a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Aug. 12. The deck…...

3+ day, 14+ hour ago   (154+ words) Located in the center of downtown Utica, August Hill’s sophisticated tasting room offers a selection of award-winning, locally produced wines for all seasons. Soak in the relaxing atmosphere while you enjoy a glass of its acclaimed Berlyn Red, share a…...

3+ day, 22+ hour ago   (119+ words) Shaw Local Sycamore pie business to host peach-themed event Aug. 15 The Treehouse Pie Company will host a Peach Jubilee for community on Aug. 15 (Christopher Braunschweig) The Treehouse Pie Company will host a Peach Jubilee for community members to celebrate everything…...

4+ day, 12+ hour ago   (145+ words) Shaw Local Freezer meal fundraiser for local Ag in the Classroom program underway Have you been searching for a way to make dinner preparation simple? Freezer meals are back by popular demand. There is a great opportunity to take a…...

4+ day, 21+ hour ago   (320+ words) The Currents of Kankakee's fundraiser, Boat House Rock!, filled the area behind the Glade Plumbing and Knack Brewing and Fermentations with music and community spirit on Saturday, Aug. 8. (Taylor Leddin-McMaster) Looking for a little mid-day snack Saturday, I cracked open…...

4+ day, 17+ hour ago   (343+ words) Shaw Local Forest Preserves partners with Tighthead Brewing on craft beer Limited-edition Trailhead IPA inspired by outdoor adventure The Lake County Forest Preserves and Tighthead Brewing Company have teamed up to release Trailhead IPA, a limited-edition beer inspired by outdoor…...

4+ day, 18+ hour ago   (625+ words) Spain has risen to the occasion and is ready for its closeup. Rioja, Spain’s most famous wine region, recently welcomed more than one million winery visitors in a year, a milestone that reflects growing international interest in a destination where…...

4+ day, 22+ hour ago   (428+ words) A new gathering place is about to join Aurora’s dining scene. The Fox Valley Park District will officially open The Orchard Social to the public on Friday, Aug. 14, inviting residents and visitors to experience a completely reimagined restaurant, bar and…...