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How northern Illinois is fighting human trafficking, and how to recognize the warning signs

Lili McClain gives St. Bede a boost in regional semifinal win over Princeton

Kaneland shoots past Ottawa, stays unbeaten and clinches Interstate 8 Conference title

Peru to close skating rink for the season Tuesday

‘It just takes one person’: Understanding how human trafficking happens in northern Illinois

Ottawa brushes off slow start, advances past Plano

Lili McClain gives St. Bede a boost in regional semifinal win over Princeton

BCR girls regional basketball update, Feb. 17

Princeton’s Rhett Pearson, Common Green commit to Aurora University

A star in the playoffs, Fenwick’s Jake Thies enjoys breakout junior season, picks up multiple Power 4 offers

Glenbard West’s Brady Johnson, son of a Rose Bowl co-captain, commits to dad’s alma mater Northwestern

Big-play threat Grant Bowen emerges as two-way star for IC Catholic Prep, sees recruitment take off

Oliver: After 2 cancer battles, annual mammogram can be source of trepidation

Eye On Illinois: On big speech day, a look back at Pritzker’s first budget address

Toby Moore: If fate says no, cut the knot and carve your own path

Beyond Trim: Break up with bad food

Eye On Illinois: Does home insurance market need more unpredictability?

Rich Miller: Illinois budget in flux thanks to federal uncertainties

Smile! Janet’s Cooking: Roberta Scott’s Bunsteads

Lovina’s Amish Kitchen: Lovina shares precious memories from 20 years ago

BoDeans to perform 40th anniversary concert at Paramount Theatre April 11

5 Things to Do: ABBA tribute concert, Girl Scout cookie and wine pairing this weekend in Kendall County

Your guide to the March 2026 primary in the Illinois Valley

Chicago Bears announce coaching additions for 2026 season

Photos: Meet the candidates for Bureau County Sheriff

5 Things to Do: Comedian Chris Kattan in Streator, Mega Hike at Starved Rock this weekend