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Starved Rock trails to get $18M upgrade

Starved Rock State Park will begin an $18M trail upgrade this winter, including renovating the Tonti Canyon- which will allow it to open after being closed for more than a decade. The project is expected to continue through 2026.

By Maribeth M. Wilson●

Streator adds $80K to Iowa Avenue reconstruction project

The Streator City Council approved an additional $80,000 in Motor Fuel Tax funds to cover final costs for the ongoing Iowa Avenue reconstruction project during their meeting on Wednesday night.

By Bill Freskos●

Unsolved missing and murder investigations across northern Illinois

Here are some of the crimes that remain a mystery in northern Illinois

By Maribeth M. Wilson●

Shooting Park Road to close Nov. 17-18 for shoulder work

The closure will begin at 7 a.m. each day and the road is expected to reopen by the end of the workday.

By Maribeth M. Wilson●

Putnam County Food Pantry distributes Christmas baskets Dec. 13

For the 38th consecutive year, the Putnam County Food Pantry is teaming up with Toys in the Pantry, local organizations, businesses, churches and schools to deliver Christmas baskets to families struggling this holiday season.

By Maribeth M. Wilson●