Wilmington Region
WILMINGTON SAILOR Remington Thomas (center) is surrounded by family, friends, volunteers and members from the American Legion riders on Thursday. A large American Flag was suspended in a tree in the front yard of her home.
09/08/2026 - 4:48pm
After nine weeks of Navy basic training, Remington “Remi” Thomas probably thought she knew something about marching in formation and military ceremony.
What the recent Wilmington High School graduate wasn’t prepared for was the formation waiting for...
Coal City Region
AS THE WORLD watched the attack on America and learned of the terrorist acts, the residents of Gander, Newfoundland immediately took action opening their schools, churches, and homes to welcome nearly 7,000 airline passengers aboard the 38 planes who were forced to land in the Canadian town. Leading the crisis management effort was Gander Mayor Claude Elliott, portrayed by Maxx Kramer [center]. The efforts of the mayor and hundreds of volunteers is depicted in the musical Come From Away. to be presented this weekend by the Coal City Theatre Department. Joining Kramer on stage are [fromleft]: Maddox Meents, Charlotte Banks, Alex Collins, Bella Bartholomew, and Theo Fritz.
09/08/2026 - 4:45pm
As the 25th anniversary of September 11 approaches, we remember not only the tragedy and loss of that day, but also the extraordinary story of what unfolded thousands of miles away in Gander, Newfoundland.
When the United States closed its airspace...
Braidwood Region
WHO IS THE MYSTERY winner of $1 million in the Illinois Lotto? We know he's from Braidwood.
09/04/2026 - 3:06pm
A Braidwood resident’s birthday celebration became a million-dollar milestone after he won a $1 million Lotto jackpot from a lottery ticket gifted to him by a friend at his birthday party.
The winning ticket was purchased at Gas N Wash, 1951 E....
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