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Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker addresses his new running mate, Christian Mitchell, for the 2026 election.

‘We think about the state in the same way’

CHICAGO – At 38 years old, Christian Mitchell has been inside most corners of state government as a top advisor on political campaigns, state legislator, deputy governor and civic engagement leader at a major university.

OSF Saint Katharine welcomes Michelle Harris

DIXON – OSF HealthCare is pleased to welcome Michelle Harris, APRN, CNM, as the newest member of its women’s health team, expanding access to high-quality care for patients in the Sauk Valley region.

Warning: Illinoisans could lose Medicaid through new budget

SPRINGFIELD — The U.S. House gave final passage to a budget bill that will cut federal Medicaid spending by an estimated $1 trillion over 10 years.

Roam with life-sized dinosaurs at the Milwaukee County Zoo

MILWAUKEE, WIS. – Dig into dinos at the Milwaukee County Zoo’s 2025 summer exhibit, Exploration Dinosaur, presented by Meijer.

Pritzker announces reelection campaign

CHICAGO – Gov. JB Pritzker will run for a third term as governor. He officially made the announcement Thursday, May 26 during a four-stop tour spanning Chicago, Rockford, Peoria and Springfield.

The Amboy News – Wednesday, July 9, 2025

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OBITUARIES

Chester "Pete" Smith

FRANKLIN GROVE – Chester “Pete” Smith Jr, 74, of Franklin Grove, passed away on July 2nd, 2025.

Susan K. Senn

AMBOY – Susan K. Senn, 75, of Amboy, passed away on Saturday, June 28, 2025 at OSF St. Katharine Hospital in Dixon.

Linda (Biehl) Spenader

MENDOTA – Linda (Biehl) Spenader, 85, of Mendota went home to Jesus on June 27, 2025.

Douglas "Woody" Eugene Leffelman

ISLAND LAKE – Douglas “Woody” Eugene Leffelman, 68, passed away peacefully Wednesday, June 18, 2025 with his loving family by his side.

Leo Bushman

MAYTOWN – Leo Bushman, 84 of Maytown, passed away on Thursday, June 12 at Liberty Court in Dixon.

John H. Leffelman

AMBOY – John H. Leffelman, 93, of Amboy, passed away Sunday, May 25 at Franklin Grove Living and Rehab.

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Kishwaukee College announces the spring 2025 dean’s list

MALTA – Kishwaukee College has announced the students named to the Spring 2025 Dean’s List.

Kish College announces spring 2025 part-time student honors list

MALTA – Kishwaukee College has announced the students named to the Spring 2025 Part-Time Student Honors List.

Elisabeth “Ella” Kamke, far right, of Utica, won the first Robert Cotner Memorial Scholarship at Starved Rock Country Community Foundation scholarship reception on June 23 in Ottawa. Kamke shared the moment with Erin Stuedemann, left, her sons Forest and Drake, and Stuedemann’s mother Norma Cotner.

SRCCF awards scholarships at reception

OTTAWA – The Starved Rock Country Community Foundation scholarship reception on June 23 in Ottawa closed with an emotional award.

Happy 80th birthday Bill Burke

William “Bill” Burke is turning 80 on Sunday, July 6.

CGH hosts Care & Connect Days

STERLING – CGH Medical Center is hosting Care & Connect Days this summer.

New Kishwaukee women's basketball coach Tre Jackson.

Tre Jackson hired as Kish College women’s basketball coach

MALTA – Kishwaukee College hired Tre Jackson as the next head coach for the Women’s Basketball team. Jackson starts the 2024-2025 season as the 13th coach in program history.

Nominations open for 2025 Illinois Outdoor Hall of Fame

SPRINGFIELD – Do you know someone who has left a lasting mark on the outdoors in Illinois?

Swimming: No room left for medals

AMBOY – When Norah Shearer stretched out her arms to showcase her medals after the 2025 Illinois YMCA State Swimming Championship, she had very little room left.