Superhits Happenings

Rochelle House Fire Claims One Life

ROCHELLE — Ogle County and state officials are investigating a house fire near Rochelle that claimed the life of one person. Deputies and the...

Byron Man’s Trial Continues in 2016 Double Murder Case

BYRON – Last week, jurors heard that a 2016 Byron house fire that killed 31-year-old Margaret Meyer and her 3-year-old son Amos started on...

Bleed for Weed Blood Drive Scheduled in Byron

BYRON — The Rock River Valley Blood Center will host a Bleed for Weed blood drive Monday, Jan. 26, from noon to 6 p.m....

Funding Secured for Prairie Band Potawatomi Tribal Administration Buildings

WASHINGTON DC – Representative Lauren Underwood announced $1 million in Community Project Funding to support the construction of governmental office space for the Prairie...

Lee County Residents Warned About Warrant Scam Calls

DIXON — Authorities are warning residents about phone calls from individuals claiming there is a warrant for their arrest and that a “gag order”...

Shannon Cremeens Named 2026 Illinois Assistant Principal Of The Year

OREGON — Shannon Cremeens, assistant principal of Oregon Jr./Sr. High School, has been named the 2026 Illinois Assistant Principal of the Year by the...

Project SEARCH Information Night Coming to Rochelle

ROCHELLE – Project SEARCH will host an Information Night on Jan. 22 at 5 p.m. at the Rochelle Public Library to introduce students with...

DeKalb Approves Multiple Development and School Projects

DEKALB — The City of DeKalb approved several development and zoning projects last week. Safe Passage received approval for an amended final development plan...

Cortland Considers Purchase of New Police SUV

CORTLAND – The Cortland Village Board of Trustees reviewed a proposal last week to purchase a 2026 Ford Explorer for the police department from...

Bridge Payment a ‘Bandage,’ Illinois Farmers Say

SPRINGFIELD - An Illinois corn grower says the $12 billion taxpayer funded bridge payment the Trump administration announced will do some good, but more...