The Performing Arts Guild Presents
Jan. 10th & Jan. 11 - 7:00PM Jan. 12th - 2:00PM Allure of Pinecrest Theater Grove Community Center South McKendrie & Evergreen Mount Morris, Illinois 61054
General Admission:$16.00 Students:$14.00 Ticket Prices Include Dessert Reservations are suggested Questions: Visit performingartsguild.com, or Call 815-734-2103
Written and Directed by Morgan McConnell
VOLUME 158 NO. 35 • SERVING THE FORRESTON AREA SINCE 1865
Friday, January 3, 2025 • $1.00
NEWS
Hospital merger KSB renamed OSF HealthCare Saint Katharine Medical Center / 6
SPORTS
Dixon tourney champion Stillman Valley remains undefeated with win over Byron / 11
New laws in new year Illinois Attorney General highlights new laws that took effect Jan. 1 / 9 One section • 24 pages
BOARD BATTLE
Earleen Hinton
Forreston’s Brandon Greenfield and Riverdale’s Jackson Tegeler fight for a rebound Dec. 27 at the Cliff Warkins Memorial Tournament at Erie High School. High school sports roundup on page 14.
INDEX Betty’s Column.................................4 Classifieds................................. 18-23 Crime and Courts.............................8
Otto’s Column...................................4 Property Transfers............................8 Sports..........................................10-16
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