President-elect Donald Trump named Time Magazine’s “2024 Person of the Year”

TIME Magazine announced on Thursday that President-elect Donald Trump has been named TIME’s “2024 Person of the Year,” marking the second time Trump has earned the recognition from the publication (he previously won the honor after winning
Biden commutes 1,500 sentences, issues 39 pardons in ‘largest single-day grant of clemency’

On Thursday, President Joe Biden commuted the sentences of nearly 1,500 individuals placed on home confinement, and pardoned 39 others convicted of non-violent crimes, with the White House stating that the moves represented the “largest single-day grant
UNLV names former Florida coach Dan Mullen as their new head coach

According to multiple reports, UNLV has hired former Florida and Mississippi State coach Dan Mullen as their new head coach in a five-year deal. Mullen replaces Barry Odom, who spent the past two seasons with the Rebels
Six-time Super Bowl winning coach Bill Belichick headed to North Carolina Tar Heels

Six-time Super Bowl-winning coach Bill Belichick, 72, is headed to the college football ranks and will serve as head coach of the North Carolina Tar Heels. The school announced it had reached a five-year deal with Belichick,
CBS to air primetime concert special “An Evening with Dua Lipa”

CBS will air the primetime concert An Evening With Dua Lipa, featuring live performances from the Grammy Award-winning artist’s latest album, Radical Optimism along with many of her greatest hits. The special, filmed in London on October
Selena Gomez announces engagement to Benny Blanco

Selena Gomez has announced her engagement to music producer Benny Blanco after more than one year of dating, sharing the happy news in a social media post showcasing her oval-shaped engagement ring with the caption: “forever begins
IVAC highlights accomplishments at annual dinner

The Illinois Valley Area Chamber of Commerce revamped its annual awards to align with the organization’s mission statement; building business, connecting communities. Three members were honored Thursday.
IVAC highlights accomplishments at annual dinner

The Illinois Valley Area Chamber of Commerce revamped its annual awards to align with the organization’s mission statement; building business, connecting communities. Three members were honored Thursday.
Second Story, Friends of Scouting raise more than $1,500 in raffle

The winning ticket of a raffle conducted by Second Story Teen Center and Friends of Scouting was purchased by Nedda Simon, a well known figure in the Princeton area, prior to her passing.
Photos: A look back when Trace Adkins last performed in the Illinois Valley

This week, the Bureau County Fair announced Trace Adkins as its concert headliner for 2025. Brushville also will take the stage. Check out some photos of when Trace Adkins last performed in the Illinois Valley during the