The Boone County Board will consider adopting one of three measures: leave the county’s policy as it is, ban steer-tailing, or ban all rodeo events, including those held at the Boone County Fairgrounds.

As calls for a ceasefire increase in cities around the globe including Rockford, NIU Sociology Professor Abu Bakarr Bah said for circumstances to change in Palestine, the U.S. would need to fundamentally shift its position on Israel.

The Attorney General’s Office stated in a letter that it’s received complaints regarding the board’s considerations of permanent restrictions on Mexican-style rodeos, while exempting American-style rodeos.

There's no competitive races on the Republican ballot and two on the Democratic ticket.

A state grant provides funding to support migrants with housing, food, wraparound services, legal assistance, and health and wellness.

La tienda de comida, DeKalb Fresh Market, abrió sus puertas en noviembre y cuando los clientes primero entren, notarán todo el producto organizado en un arcoíris de colores. Hay repollo morado, zanahorias, nopales y chiles güeros presentados bajo las luces.

At a new DeKalb grocery store there’s no Hispanic section as food items cater to all families, including the growing Latino community.

South Africa is calling on the court to require that Israel hold a ceasefire in its war on Gaza. He said the country understands that it’s not likely that Israel will change their actions on account of the court’s ruling.

NALEO Education Fund CEO Arturo Vargas says Latino participation in democracy is essential if the nation is to hold true to its values.

Benjamin Valdivieso began his term on the Rochelle City Council in 2023. He said one of his priorities is business development, while keeping an eye on matters at the federal level.