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Putnam County upset Henry-Senachwine 25-21, 16-25, 25-23 during the Class 1A Regional semifinals on Wednesday, Oct. 29, 2025 at Putnam County High School. Putnam County will play for the Regional title on Thursday at 6p.m.

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Take a look at some of the week’s best photos, captured by Illinois Valley photographers from Sunday, Oct. 5, to Saturday, Oct. 11.

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Smoke billowed from Marquis Energy as firefighters worked to control a structure fire on Wednesday, Oct. 8 in Hennepin. The fire was upgraded to a fifth alarm, dispatching the (MABAS) Mutual Aid Box Alarm System. The fire broke out around 11 a.m.

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Boggios Orchard and Produce held their 26th Annual Pumpkin Harvest Craft Show on Saturday in Granville. The weekend-long event featured over 100 craft vendors, live music, food and much more. Boggio's has a market, bakery, and pumpkin hill that is free of charge this season. There is a cost to take the kids to the play area which includes a jumping pillow, corn maze, wagon rides, a petting zoo, and playground.

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Rachel Mershon of Granville has been volunteering behind the desk of the Starved Rock Bookstore since 2003. Mershon celebrated her 94th birthday on Monday with park staff inside the Starved Rock Visitors Center. Mershon has driven 30 minutes to the Visitors Center every Monday to volunteer at the park ever since the bookstore opened in 2003. She has logged nearly 10,000 hours volunteering at the park.

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The Putnam County volleyball team defeated Serena 27-25, 25-22 on Monday, Sept. 22, 2025 at Putnam County High School.

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The Chicago Bears defeated the Dallas Cowboys 31-14 on Sunday, Sept. 21, 2025 at Soldier Field.

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Hennepin unveils 'Grazing Cattle' sculpture and Kevin Coleman Bridge on Sept 20, 2025, highlighting local art and community connection on Saturday, Sept. 20, 2025. Check out these photos by Kyle Russell.

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Henry-Senachwine beat Putnam County 25-14, 25-15 on Thursday, Aug. 28, 2025 at Henry-Senachwine High School.