July 01, 2025
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Photos: Inaugural Starved Rock Rodeo comes to La Salle Speedway

T and A Bucking Bulls partnered with Rugged Cross Cattle Company to hold the inaugural Starved Rock Rodeo on Saturday, June 22, 2025 at the LaSalle Speedway & Event Center in La Salle. The event featured bull riding, barrel racing, mutton busting food vendors, apparel, rodeo attire, and much more. Riders from Northern Illinois and throughout the Midwest competed in the rodeo.

By Scott Anderson●

PHOTOS: Joliet celebrates the Stars Wars galaxy

The annual Star Wars Day returned to downtown Joliet on Saturday, June 7, 2025. This year's event was held at the Joliet Slammers stadium. The Joliet Public Library presents Star Wars Day with support from the city of Joliet, Joliet Township, Friends of the Joliet Public Library, Joliet City Center Partnership, Heritage Corridor Destinations, Old National Bank, D’Arcy Buick GMC and Shales McNutt Construction.

By Laurie Fanelli for Shaw Local News Network●

Photos: Landing Pad Souvenir Shop grand opening

The Landing Pad, a U.S. Route 66 souvenir shop, celebrated its grand opening near the Gemini Giant on Thursday, May 22, 2025.

By Tiffany Blanchette●

Photos: Class 2A boys track Sectional in Pontiac

Teams from Coal City, Herscher, La Salle-Peru, Manteno, Morris, Peotone, Princeton and Streator competed in the Class 2A Sectional track meet on Wednesday, May 21, 2025 at Pontiac High School.

By Scott Anderson●

Photos: Class 1A girls track sectional in Seneca

Teams from Aurora Christian, Beecher, Dwight, Earlville, Hinckley-Big Rock, Kankakee-McNamara, Lisle, Momence, Newark, Marquette, Seneca, Indian Creek, Somonauk, Westmont, Wilmington and Yorkville all competed during the Class 1A Sectional track meet on Thursday, May 15, 2025 at Seneca High School.

By Scott Anderson●