Top Ten Stories of 2024

8 is behind us, and we look forward to the many things 2025 might bring to our local coverage. But our first issue of 2025 also means it is time to take one last look back at the previous year to determine – what were the biggest stories in 2024 that we covered?

10 Broshous Trial Delays

Stephanie Broshous of Stockton was supposed to go to trial in Stephenson County for allegedly stealing money from the Lena Park District a long time ago, but the nature of our legal system has left a lot to be desired when it comes to a "speedy" trial. After multiple delays that spanned months, the trial – a...