Sandwich native among Army's newest leaders

BAGHDAD, Iraq — In keeping with a long-standing Army tradition, 21 soldiers from I Corps’ Special Troops Battalion, Task Force Courage, were inducted into the noncommissioned officers corps Jan. 23, joining an elite group of soldiers who are known as the backbone of the Army.

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Prairie View students raise money to aid Haitian relief efforts

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Former Sheridan woman teaches in remote locations

Program allows youth to practice philanthropy

SHABBONA — A group of about 20 teenagers crowded around a corner of the Flewellin Memorial Library last week, passing pieces of paper around their circle.

Budget review save the city $17,000

PLANO — At the Jan. 25 Plano City Council meeting, Mayor Robert Hausler offered aldermen valuable advice. “If you’ve ever been told to go jump in a lake, this is a chance to do it for a great cause.”

Substation will help reduce emergency response times

LAKE HOLIDAY — In a partnership with Lake Holiday management, the LaSalle County Sheriff’s Office recently opened a substation for patrolling officers in the northeast sector of LaSalle County.

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Students collaborate to clean the world

SOMONAUK — The death and destruction of Haiti may be a long way from Somonauk, but two groups of students are urging their classmates to do their part ...

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Budget cuts must come with reforms and revenue

When the legislature returns to session next month it must address the state’s budget problems and mountain of unpaid bills. There is no escaping the ...

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