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Seneca girls win own 1A sectional behind record-breaking night from Lila Coleman

Special prosecutor to review police shooting in DePue hostage standoff

Getting people back on their feet at A Servant’s Heart

Foundation founder builds unique support system from his battle with heroin addiction

For 68 years, one educator has helped Princeton children learn and grow

‘Epitome of a volunteer’: Marseilles man’s legacy built on service

‘Epitome of a volunteer’: Marseilles man’s legacy built on service

34 years of open doors: A teacher’s legacy at Seneca High

More than cameras: How one SRO built a culture of safety at Seneca High

‘It’s rewarding’: L-P trainer has been helping athletes for 26 years

They show up, every single day: The Illinois Valley’s reader-nominated Everyday Heroes of 2026

Longtime ‘Blue Streak’ and voice of Woodstock basketball is beloved by high school students, staff

Crews respond after tornado, say they’re just doing their job

These 911 dispatchers are often the first first responders in DeKalb County

Dixon police chief Ryan Bivins cherishes impacting lives through his faith, service and basketball

As a truant officer, he sees families struggling. And he’s helped scores of them

‘Walking that walk with people who understand’: Peers lean on each other in tight-knit recovery community

Delia Block posts hat trick in Sterling’s 3-1 postseason girls soccer victory over Streator

Morris earns comeback Interstate 8 Conference win over Ottawa

CCL/ESCC football notes: Colin McEniry, Henry Miller among players to watch as Marmion eyes return to playoffs

Lincoln-Way East OL Mason Halliman, a highly sought-after OL prospect, chooses Illinois

Jared Mundt takes over as new Ottawa football coach

QB Marion Persich to transfer to Morris from La Salle-Peru

Rich Miller: Bill offers little state tax relief for homeowners

Byron York: A Democratic fantasy world

A piece of Dixon history: The lasting Reynolds legacy in Dixon

Eye On Illinois: Even for those who shun the spotlight, gratitude is powerful

Cal Thomas: What a credible poll might look like

M. Eileen Brown: How quiet acts of kindness strengthen our community

Tom Weitzel: Unsung heroes are essential to a police department’s smooth operation

Oliver: Legislation would provide Social Security credits for unpaid caregivers

Harbor House by Valentino’s now open at Heritage Harbor in Ottawa

Aurora’s largest Asian cultural celebration returns May 30

Marseilles Spring Rummage Sales set for Friday and Saturday

La Salle County Sheriff’s Office launches seat belt enforcement campaign

Streator police announce Memorial Day seatbelt enforcement

Underwood’s office hosting Pop-Up Passport Day to help constituents navigate process