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Photos: Utica and Oglesby firefighters called for rescue at Matthiessen State Park

Utica and Oglesby firefighters and paramedics were called to Matthiessen State Park for a 16-year old male who fell approximately 30 feet in the area of Cedar Point overlook on Friday, Oct. 24, 2025 in Oglesby. Utica and Oglesby Fire and EMS responded to the park just before 1p.m. The victim from Elmhurst, fell down part of an embankment near the Cedar Point area in the park. Rescuers transported him to the Matthiessen shelter using a six-wheeler and then transferred him by ambulance to OSF St. Elizabeth Peru. The patient suffered non-life-threatening injuries.

By Scott Anderson

Photos: Crews pave Illinois Route 251 between Mendota and Peru

Crews with Advanced Asphalt Illinois Route 251 on Friday, Oct. 17, 2025 near the intersection of North 39th Road just south of Mendota. Resurfacing work consists of patching and resurfacing, which is expected to be completed in mid-November. The work zone stretches from the BNSF railroad bridge south of Mendota to just north of Interstate 80 in Peru. The construction will continue into the spring with earth work. Motorists are asked to drive with caution through the construction zone. The Route 251 work between Mendota and Peru will lead to daily lane closures controlled by flaggers.

By Scott Anderson●

Photos: Kankakee defeats Ottawa 7-1 in the Class 2A soccer Regional semifinal

Kankakee defeated Ottawa 7-1 in the Class 2A Regional semifinal game on Monday, Oct. 20, 2025 at Ottawa High School. The Kays will play L-P for the Regional title game at Ottawa High School on Saturday at 11a.m.

By Scott Anderson●

Photos: L-P shuts out Streator 3-0 in Class 2A Regional semifinal boys soccer

L-P shut out Streator 3-0 during the Class 2A Regional semifinal game on Monday, Oct. 20, 2025 at Ottawa High School. L-P will play for the Regional title at Ottawa High School on Saturday at 11a.m.

By Scott Anderson●

Photos: Wyatt Novotny open house at Wyaton Hills

Wyaton Hills Golf Course held an open house on Saturday for Bureau Valley state champ Wyatt Novotny. The Storm senior grew up playing at Wyaton Hills.

By Kevin Hieronymus●

Photos: Bears triumph over Saints and celebrate four consecutive victorious

The Chicago Bears defeated the New Orleans Saints 26-14 on Sunday, Oct. 19, 2025 at Solider Field. The last time the Bears won four-straight games was in 2018.

By Scott Anderson●