August 09, 2022
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Photos: Out and about in the snowy Illinois Valley

Many schools closed for the second day in a row after several inches of snow fell across the Illinois Valley. Interstates are improving as snow plows continue to treat the roads. Blowing and drifting is occurring on east and west roadways especially on rural roads.

Photos: NCI ARTworks hosts 5th annual Mad Hatter Ball

A few hundred people attended the fifth annual Mad Hatter Ball on Friday Nov. 19, 2021, at the Auditorium Ballroom in downtown La Salle. Student honorees representing La Salle, Bureau and Putnam counties performed and presented their work. “The Mad Hatter Ball is the regional equivalent of a state championship of the arts, where topnotch local talent is honored. Food and prizes and music and fun filled up the evening,” said Julia Messina, executive director of NCI ARTworks. “This event showcases local student performers in all of the arts: visual, music, performing, literary, etc.”

By Scott Anderson●

Photos: Fall colors shine at Starved Rock and Matthiessen State Parks in their annual blaze of glory

Natures greatest show has returned to Starved Rock and Matthiessen state parks. The fall colors are a couple weeks late because of earlier drought conditions and warmer weather this autumn season. Mother Nature has graced the area with millions of trees bursting with color. The colors are expected to last through this weekend before the leaves fall. Grab your jacket or favorite sweatshirt and check out the annual blaze of glory.

By Scott Anderson●

Photos: Class 1A Henry Volleyball Regional St. Bede vs Putnam County

St. Bede defeated Putnam County in three sets in the Class 1A Regional game in Henry on Wednesday Oct. 27, 2021. The Bruins play Woodland tomorrow at 6p.m.in Henry for the regional title game.

By Scott Anderson●

Photos: American Countess passes through Henry, heads to Ottawa

The American Countess paddle steamer passes by Henry on Saturday. The boat is making its way up the Illinois River on a nine-day cruise that departed Memphis, Tenn. and will disembark Monday in Ottawa. Passengers have the choice to “hop on and hop off” throughout the downtown area to experience local shopping, dining and sightseeing.

By Scott Anderson●

Photos: Firefighters rush to Marquis Energy for 7-alarm fire

Firefighters from four counties were dispatched to Marquis Energy for a fire around 5:45 a.m. on Wednesday Sept. 1, 2021. The fire is located inside a pipe in the roof of a dryer building. The pipe is hard to access therefore causing a harder time for firefighters to extinguish.

By Scott Anderson●