Henry-Senachwine defeated Streator 39-18 on Tuesday, Dec. 3, 2024 in Pops Dale Gymnasium at Streator High School.
Crews hoisted the Popeyes sign in place Tuesday for the new location near the intersection of May and Trompeter roads in Peru.
Marquette beat St. Bede 53-39 on Monday, Dec. 2, 2024 at St. Bede Academy.
A late-morning snowfall fell Monday across the Illinois Valley region. A dusting of snow stuck to the roadways causing some crashes and spinouts.
The Chris Kringle Market opened in Ottawa over the weekend, featuring several outdoor shops in Christkindlmarkt tradition huts. The shops will reopen each Friday, Saturday and Sunday leading to Christmas.
It has been more than a year since the Red Covered Bridge was damaged in Princeton. On Nov. 16, 2023, a semi truck caused severe structural damage on much of the 149-foot bridge that was built in 1863.
Spring Valley celebrated the Christmas season with the Spring Valley Lighted Christmas Parade, the Christmas tree lighting at the Mini Park and other activities.
Princeton defeated L-P 51-46 in the Dean Riley Shootin' the Rock Thanksgiving Tournament on Friday, Nov. 29, 2020 in Kingman Gym at Ottawa High School.
Ridgeview defeated St. Bede 51-45 in the Route 17 Classic Tournament on Wednesday, Nov. 27, 2024 at Woodland High School.