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Photos: St. Bede kicks off historic first-ever home soccer game vs. Abingdon-Avon

St. Bede played Abingdon-Avon on Wednesday, Oct. 15, 2025 at St. Bede Academy. It was the first ever home game for the St. Bede soccer program. Abingdon-Avon won by a final score of 7-0.

By Scott Anderson●

October 15, 2025 at 8:12 pm CDT

Photos: Four decades later I‑39 celebrates 40 years since Mendota launch

Forty years ago, Interstate 39 opened from Mendota to Rockford. On Friday, Oct. 18, 1985, Former Illinois Gov. Jim Thompson stepped out from a stagecoach and was escorted about 100 yards in the coach to speak to a crowd of over 500 people.

By Scott Anderson●

October 15, 2025 at 3:15 pm CDT

Photos: River Valley Players present 'Shrek the Musical' in Henry

The River Valley Players are staging Shrek the Musical, with performances scheduled for Nov. 15-16 and 21-22, 2005 at the Henry United Methodist Church in Henry

By Scott Anderson●

October 15, 2025 at 1:19 pm CDT

Photos: Princeton community rallies for unity on Charlie Kirk’s birthday

Around 60 people gathered during A Night of Hope and Unity in honor of Charlie Kirk's birthday on Tuesday, Oct. 14, 2025, at City Hall Park in Princeton. The hour-long rally paid tribute to Charlie, along with standing up against school shootings, violence and division.

By Scott Anderson●

October 15, 2025 at 12:03 pm CDT

Photos: Utica’s beloved Burgoo festival turns 55

The 55th annual Burgoo Festival was held this weekend downtown Utica. This year's Burgoo brought in over 400 vendors. Burgoo is a hearty dish of smoked meat and vegetables cooked over an open fire.

By Scott Anderson●

October 12, 2025 at 5:45 pm CDT