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Share + Dec 22, 2009 6:42 pm US/Central Reporting Vince Gerasole STERLING, Ill. 1 of 1 About 300 people gathered at a hearing in Sterling, Ill.

Whether you attend stage works sporadically or, like me, you saw 85 shows in the past year, anyone who enjoyed even one will understand that feeling of leaving a venue thinking, "Wow ... that was really good ." I experienced that sensation numerous times this year, and while this list is hardly exhaustive, it'll hopefully give you an idea of just ...

The proposed transfer by the federal government of some prisoners from Guantanomo Bay to a underused state prison facility in Thomson, Illinois hits home for me, literally.

COUNTRY Financial Representatives at the Carroll-Ogle Agency recently presented a $2,000 check to Court Appointed Special Advocates -15th Judicial Circuit.

Christmas crooners - STERLING – The Rock River Valley Barbershop Chorus' sixth annual Christmas show is 2 p.m. Sunday at Sterling High School's Centennial Auditorium.

Paintings by Judy Dixon at The Crystal Cork Wine Shoppe, 219 W. First St., Dixon.

MT. CARROLL Citing job creation and stimulating economic growth, a County Resolution in support of the United States Federal Bureau of Prisons purchasing the Thomson Correctional Center from the State of Illinois was approved at the November 19 Carroll County Board meeting.

Federal officials may not have decided if they want Thomson prison to be the new Guantanamo Bay north but most people throughout the area are welcoming the move with open arms.

MOUNT CARROLL, Ill. -- Timber Lake Playhouse and the Lake Carroll Clubhouse will present "The Santa Class," a play about Christmas seen through the eyes of the men who don red suits each Christmas.

MT. CARROLL The 2010 budget was on the agenda for the Nov. 19 CC Board meeting. But a resolution to declare a vacancy in the Carroll Co.

Thomson Correctional Center MOUNT CARROLL – Believing that it would help spur economic development, the Carroll County board has passed a resolution stating its support for selling Thomson Correctional Center to the Federal Bureau of Prisons.

LANARK – Carroll County businesses will offer special holiday shopping opportunities Friday and Saturday during the Holiday Shop Hop in Lanark and Mount Carroll.

With the Holiday season coming, everyone thinks of our armed forces personnel in Iraq, Afghanistan, and other parts of the world.

Campbell Center Board President Edward Jurack and Associate Executive Director Lisa Iversen shown with the 3 American chestnut seedlings on their way to Independence Hall.

At The Next Picture Show, Dixon. This exhibition is a nuanced exploration of classic black and white photography.

The Jo-Carroll Solid Waste Agency recently elected new Board officers and recognized the contribution of the previous Chairperson, Paul Hartman.

Inducted into the Timber Lake Playhouse Hall of Fame were Gene Teeter, Dorotha Smith and Gladys Ludens; back row: Carolyn Getz and Camille Mackey , Jack Rapp and Peter Dillon Not pictured: Bill Delp.

A new team will lead Illinois GOP women in 2010. Executive officers were elected at the Illinois Federation of Republican Womena s biennial convention held on Oct.

People living in homes in rural areas that are constantly exposed to the wind could save money by installing a windbreak.

Carroll County Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy representatives met with Rep.