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Illinois Valley Photos of the Week for Dec. 21 - 27

Photos: Top news photos of 2025 in the Illinois Valley

Photos: Stage 212 Host's "New Year, New Friends"

After 140 years, Turk Furniture still ‘paying attention to details’ in furnishing homes

Photos: Best sports photos of 2025 in the Illinois Valley

Photos: Top feature photos of 2025 in the Illinois Valley

Tillman brothers, Mendota top Sandwich at Plano: Monday’s BCR/NewsTribune Roundup

Over the years: Lady Bruins Christmas Classic champions honor roll

Friday Night Drive’s 2025 Team of the Year

2025 Friday Night Drive Offensive Player of the Year: Montini’s Israel Abrams

CCL/ESCC football: Here are top Class of 2027 prospects to watch

Notebook: Princeton’s Charlie Waca to be inducted into the IHSFCA Hall of Fame

Spirit Matters: In the midst of chaos and uncertainty, be soft

Roll Call: Policing was tough in 2025 and the challenges will continue in the coming year

Eye On Illinois: Early access to high school credit will benefit those who have the opportunity

Historic Highlights: Montgomery was an American Revolutionary War hero

Lovina’s Amish Kitchen: Lovina shares about Christmas dinner, pork butchering and more

Paperwork: My morning routine begins with an argument … with myself

Write Team: Mismatched pieces create unexpected Christmas lesson

Reflections: The era when Christmas was a very different holiday

Eat, drink and play at these suburban ‘eatertainment’ spots on New Year’s Eve

Unforgettable Elvis tribute comes to Raue Center for the Arts

Northern Illinois restaurants that opened in 2025, new restaurants opening in 2026

Ring in the new year with events and fun activities at Prairie Creek Public Library in Dwight

5 big takeaways from Chicago Bears’ 42-38 loss to the San Francisco 49ers

Breaking down the final minute of the Chicago Bears’ 42-38 loss to the 49ers