Imagine a place where waterfalls trickle gently over your head, yet you are indoors and in the hands of a cosmetologist. It’s ...

The Galena Middle School girls basketball teams wrapped up their seasons, both going undefeated in their conferences and ...

Since “Buckeye” by Patrick Ryan was rated one of the best books of 2025 by The New York Times, The Washington Post, and many others, I had to read it.

Galenians and visitors alike had a chance to show off their poetry skills in honor of Galena’s bicentennial, and everyone can read those works in “200 Poems for 200 Years.” ...

It’s stress awareness month. I don’t know about you, but I think this is a great topic to be aware of. However, I think it’s what we do with the ...

The tri-state area faced severe storms and tornado warnings on April 17, with Lena suffering “significant and widespread damage,” according to a press release from the Stephenson County ...

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On behalf of the entire family of Terry Miller, we want to express our sincere gratitude to the American Legion and the City of Galena for adding the honorary title ...

You can find a number of unique shops in downtown Galena, and one of Main Street’s newest stores is no exception. For the ...

Members of the community gathered to hear what’s happening in Galena right from the source during Breakfast with the Mayor, ...

There is something comforting about a favorite pair of shoes. It’s like an old friend who knows where you’ve been — literally.

Sweet treats are everyone’s favorite guilty pleasures in life. But gone are the days of store-bought cookies and cartons of ...