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July 30, 2025
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‘Family keeps me coming back’: Woodland couple still rolling after 101 years combined busing students

‘Family keeps me coming back’: Woodland couple still rolling after 101 years combined busing students

For over five decades now, Linda and Arthur Simpson have been fixtures in the Woodland School community - not just as longtime bus drivers, but as part of the school’s extended family.

By Bill Freskos●
July 30, 2025 at 3:00 pm CDT

Seneca’s Tessa Krull commits to Indiana State for softball

Seneca’s Tessa Krull commits to Indiana State for softball

Seneca senior and pitching ace Tessa Krull recently announced her verbal commitment to continue her education and softball career at Indiana State University in Terre Haute.

By Brian Hoxsey●
July 30, 2025 at 2:38 pm CDT

Ex-deputy for La Salle County charged with child sexual abuse images

Ex-deputy for La Salle County charged with child sexual abuse images

A now-fired La Salle County sheriff’s deputy was indicted Tuesday by a La Salle County grand jury on 10 counts of child sexual abuse images

By Tom Collins●
July 30, 2025 at 1:18 pm CDT

Spooky laughs in abound in ‘Beetlejuice, Jr.’

Spooky laughs in abound in ‘Beetlejuice, Jr.’

'Beetlejuice, Jr." is Stage 212 children’s production for summer 2025. The show runs Aug. 7-10.

By Tom Collins●
July 30, 2025 at 11:59 am CDT

Serena’s Beau Raikes will play ball for Danville Area Community College

Serena’s Beau Raikes will play ball for Danville Area Community College

Beau Raikes has signed on to continue his education at Danville Area Community College and his baseball career at the NJCAA Division II level with the Jaguars.

By J.T. Pedelty●
July 30, 2025 at 11:55 am CDT

Streator’s Tristan Finley to take gridiron for Benedictine

Streator’s Tristan Finley to take gridiron for Benedictine

Recent Streator graduate and Times All-Area Football first-teamer Tristan Finley has committed to continue his education and football career at Benedictine University.

By J.T. Pedelty●
July 29, 2025 at 6:06 pm CDT

Trial date set in fatal Easter shooting in Streator

Trial date set in fatal Easter shooting in Streator

A Streator man accused of killing a teen – and injuring two others in the Easter Sunday shooting – pleaded innocent Tuesday and was given an Oct. 6 trial date.

By Tom Collins●
July 29, 2025 at 1:49 pm CDT

Seneca likes where it’s at after summer workouts

Seneca likes where it’s at after summer workouts

The Seneca football squad is motivated in a number of different ways to record another in a string of solid seasons and is working hard to make that happen.

By Brian Hoxsey●
July 29, 2025 at 12:21 pm CDT

Adventure-E-bike LLC moves to new location in Streator

Adventure-E-bike LLC moves to new location in Streator

Adventure-E-bike LLC recently found a new home in Streator at 409 E. Main St. 

By Stephanie Jaquins, Shaw Local News Network correspondent●
July 29, 2025 at 6:00 am CDT

‘I want to be sliding into home base when my time comes’: Great Loop traveler passes through Starved Rock

‘I want to be sliding into home base when my time comes’: Great Loop traveler passes through Starved Rock

After surviving a battle with thyroid cancer, 71-year-old Robert Youens gained a new perspective on life - one that’s now fueling his journey across the country aboard a small jon boat fittingly named “The Ageless Wanderer.”

By Bill Freskos●
July 29, 2025 at 6:00 am CDT
Suspect in fatal Easter shooting in Streator captured

Suspect in fatal Easter shooting in Streator captured

A Streator man wanted for murder in the Easter Sunday shooting that killed a teen, and injured two others, was apprehended Monday in Peru.

By Tom Collins●
July 28, 2025 at 9:08 pm CDT
Ottawa watchdog group asks for state investigation into OSF consolidation plan

Ottawa watchdog group asks for state investigation into OSF consolidation plan

Citizens for Healthcare (CHO) in Ottawa, a local watchdog group monitoring OSF’s hospital consolidation plans, recently requested an official investigation by the Illinois Attorney General, citing concerns over monopolization and reduced access to healthcare in the region.

By Bill Freskos●
July 28, 2025 at 3:12 pm CDT

Latest News

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‘Family keeps me coming back’: Woodland couple still rolling after 101 years combined busing students


2

Seneca’s Tessa Krull commits to Indiana State for softball


3

Ex-deputy for La Salle County charged with child sexual abuse images


4

Spooky laughs in abound in ‘Beetlejuice, Jr.’


5

Serena’s Beau Raikes will play ball for Danville Area Community College


6

Streator’s Tristan Finley to take gridiron for Benedictine


7

Trial date set in fatal Easter shooting in Streator


8

Seneca likes where it’s at after summer workouts


More News

1

Adventure-E-bike LLC moves to new location in Streator


2

‘I want to be sliding into home base when my time comes’: Great Loop traveler passes through Starved Rock


3

Suspect in fatal Easter shooting in Streator captured


4

Ottawa watchdog group asks for state investigation into OSF consolidation plan


5

Photos: Families enjoy interactive fun at Ottawa's Touch a Truck event


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Seneca’s Alyssa Zellers will take field for Rock Valley College


7

True crime club headlines week of events at Streator Public Library


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Photos: 2025 Illinois Valley Mens Golf Championship


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