‘They just want to be noticed’: Mendota kindergarten teacher goes viral for knowing her kids
On the 100th day of kindergarten, Katie Henkel lined up her 19 students at Holy Cross School in Mendota, decked out in their best 100-year-olds’ clothes, and sat down to try and name all of her students.
IVCC Agricultural Ed Center student lounge to be named for Central Bank Illinois after $25K gift
The new building will help redefine the IVCC agriculture program, outfitting the college to train and upskill agriculture workers, aid in the development of new technology and sustainable practices.
AG Pam Bondi clashes with Democrats in testimony before House Judiciary Committee over Epstein files

Attorney General Pam Bondi came under sharp fire during a tense House Judiciary Committee hearing Wednesday, as lawmakers pressed her over the Justice Department’s handling of the Jeffrey Epstein files and accusations that the agency has targeted
Teen suspect identified in shooting at Canadian school and home that killed nine, injured dozens

A shooting at a high school followed by a related incident at a nearby home left at least nine people dead and dozens injured Tuesday afternoon in Tumbler Ridge, a small community in northeastern British Columbia, according
Actor James Van Der Beek dies at age 48 after cancer battle

James Van Der Beek, the actor who rose to fame as the star of Dawson’s Creek and later appeared in films including Varsity Blues, has died following a fight with stage 3 colorectal cancer. He was 48.
See first-look images of new Paramount + series ‘The Madison’ premiering March 14

Taylor Sheridan’s latest series in the ‘Yellowstone’ universe, ‘The Madison‘ starring Michelle Pfeiffer and Kurt Russell, will premiere March 14 on Paramount+ The streamer has also released first-look images of the cast, and a more detailed description