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Fundraiser for Jessi Wright in Tampico on Sunday

The PLT community is coming together to raise funds for Tampico resident Jessi Wright at a fundraiser on Sunday, November 15th from 1-5 p.m. at the Reagan Community Center in Tampico. Jessi is currently dealing with a severe endometriosis, a chronic and painful disease that has greatly impacted her health...

Tampico, IL · 3d
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Students, veteran share Veterans Day message at Wethersfield ceremony

KEWANEE — Two high school students and a veteran who served in Iraq and Afghanistan brought the message of Veterans Day to the Kewanee Veterans Council’s annual observance held Wednesday at Wethersfield High School. Each year the KVC asks Kewanee and Wethersfield high schools to select a senior...

Kewanee, IL · 1d
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Check Out The Renovations to Thomas Park

Sterling residents have a refreshed place to play, gather, and enjoy the outdoors. The Sterling Park District recently celebrated the reopening of Thomas Park after major renovations, unveiling eight new pickleball courts, two basketball courts, a fishing pier, and an upgraded playground. The playground includes two zip lines, adding a new attraction for families and kids.

Sterling, IL · 3d
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Inside This Illinois Bin Store, Prices Drop Every Day Until The Shelves Get Restocked

Every bin in this store gets cheaper each day the doors open, and the bottom price eventually lands near pocket change. That’s the whole game, so you show up, dig, and decide how long you can stand to wait. The boxes come mostly from Amazon and Target truckloads. That...

Aurora, IL · 1d
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Juvenile bobcat struck by car in Ogle County is expected to make a full recovery

Last week, an Oregon homeowner discovered a barely 17-pound, semi-conscious female bobcat laying in her front yard. The juvenile bobcat, estimated to have been born earlier this spring or late last year, was struck by car crossing nearby Route 64. The homeowner contacted a local wildlife trapper, who brought the...

Ogle County, IL · 2d

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7 Illinois Restaurants Where Dinner Comes With A Show The Kids Won’t Stop Talking About

Dinner with no fork sounds like a kid’s wildest dream, and at one Illinois spot, it’s actually the rule. You eat a four-course meal with your hands while knights joust a few feet away. That alone would be enough for me. But this list goes further, with servers...

Rock Island, IL · 2d

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IVCC Theatre Department Presents "Tiny Beautiful Things"

The curtain is about to rise for “Tiny Beautiful Things”, a production of the Illinois Valley Community College Theatre Department. Directed by Dr. Dale Young, this moving and thought-provoking production explores the questions, experiences, and connections that make us human through a collection of deeply personal stories. “Tiny Beautiful Things” explores themes of grief, loss, addiction, relationships, and healing through personal stories and advice columns. The production contains mature language and subject matter that may be best suited for older teens and adults.

Oglesby, IL · 1d

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Star 98.1 and Star 104.7 Bring 24/7 Christmas Music to the Bureau Valley and Tri-Counties Beginning November 15

The Star Radio Network is spreading holiday cheer with nonstop Christmas favorites through December 31, 2026. PRINCETON & KEWANEE, IL — November 11, 2026 — It’s beginning to sound a lot like Christmas across the Bureau Valley and Tri-Counties! The Star Radio Network is getting ready to bring the magic of the holiday season to local listeners as Star 98.1 and Star 104.7 officially switch to 24/7 Christmas music beginning Sunday, November 15, 2026.

Kewanee, IL · 2d

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Attend a musical, shop a holiday market, raise funds for area pets and more | Dani's Weekend Rundown for Nov. 12-15

QUAD CITIES — The weekend is approaching quickly, and there are plenty of fun events across the greater Quad Cities region. Get involved with a great cause or find something fun for the entire family. There's a lot to consider in this edition of Dani's Weekend Rundown. Have an...

Davenport, IA · 1d

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Kendall County moves closer to selecting architect for new transit building

The Kendall County Board Committee of the Whole on Thursday signaled its support for moving forward with Cordogan Clark and Associates as the architect for the new Kendall Area Transit (KAT) building. The firm also designed the county's office building renovation. The county has not yet determined where the new...

Kendall County, IL · 5h

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Newark, Oswego Players Earn All-State Volleyball Honors

The Illinois Volleyball Coaches Association released its all-state teams ahead of the IHSA state tournament this weekend in Normal, with several area players earning recognition. In Class 1A, Newark’s Rylie Carlson and Serena’s Anna Hjerpe were named first-team all-state, while Newark’s Zoey Carlson earned second-team honors. In Class 3A, Geneva’s Emma Peterson was named first-team all-state. In Class 4A, Oswego’s Hannah Herrick was selected to the second team.

Oswego, IL · 1d

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Community Thanksgiving Basket Charity Helping Keep Streator Fed For Thanksgiving

Making a difference, one meal at a time. Shea Gilkerson, Founder of Streator Community Thanksgiving Basket on Facebook has been serving and caring for area students for more than six-years. Gilkerson prepared just over 60-holiday food baskets to help local students and the community in need this Thanksgiving. Gilkerson says each completed box offers holiday classics, recipes and area businesses have provided 25-dollar Walmart gift cards.

Streator, IL · 3d

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Free Community Thanksgiving Dinner in Annawan on November 26, 2026

Free Thanksgiving Dinner on November 26th in Annawan. The community is invited to come together and celebrate Thanksgiving with a free holiday meal in Annawan on Thursday, November 26th, from 11 AM to 2 PM at the Annawan Community Center, located at 314 North State Street in Annawan. The meal...

Annawan, IL · 2d

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And the Winner of the Halloween Coloring Contest is…

The 2026 Regional Media Halloween Coloring Contest results are in! Presented by Ahearn & Associates Medical Center. A special thank you goes out to our Pizza sponsor, Pizza Hut. And thank you to our supporting sponsors, State Bank of Toulon and Mercado La Concepcion. We would like to thank all...

Kewanee, IL · 21h

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Mayoral Candidate Tim Morgan Stays on Ballot

The Sterling Municipal Electoral Board has cleared former Sterling Police Chief Morgan to remain on the ballot for the April 2027 consolidated election. Board members voted unanimously Thursday evening to deny an objection to Morgan’s nominating petition. The challenge focused on the way the petition papers were bound, specifically that they were held together with a paper clip.

Sterling, IL · 7h

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Plano Bowlers Post Top Individual Scores in Loss to Burlington (Central)

The Plano Reapers fell to Burlington (Central) 3,390-3,175 in Tuesday’s boys bowling action, but Plano had two of the night’s top individual performances. Gavin Kellet rolled the highest individual game of the night with a 225, while Shawn Vazquez recorded the Reapers’ highest series with a 583.

Plano, IL · 2d

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Sterling to Kick Off Holiday Season with Lighted Christmas Parade Before Annual Sights and Sounds Christmas Walk

The City of Sterling is excited to kick off the holiday season by bringing back a favorite holiday tradition, the Lighted Christmas Parade, on Friday, December 4th at 5:30 p.m. The Lighted Christmas Parade will travel east along West Fourth Street from Fifth Avenue to Library Plaza. Community members are...

Sterling, IL · 1d

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Along the Rock: Sterling Township Thanksgiving Vouchers Help 400 Local Families Celebrate the Holiday

On this episode of Along the Rock, host Kierstyn Long welcomes Angie Schneider, supervisor at Sterling Township, to discuss the township’s annual Thanksgiving voucher program and how it helps local families enjoy a traditional holiday meal. The program has been helping Sterling Township residents for approximately 25 years, dating...

Sterling, IL · 3d

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Indian Valley Theatre looks to bring melodramas back to Sandwich Fair

The Indian Valley Theatre is hosting a Melodrama Town Hall about bringing the short shows back to the Sandwich Fair in 2027. It’s happening in the Sandwich Opera House Community Room on Saturday, Nov. 21, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. The theatre did not hold melodrama shows in...

Sandwich, IL · 1d

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Sandwich's Wyatt Gregory Earns IHSFCA Honorable Mention

The Illinois High School Football Coaches Association released its all-state football teams. In Class 8A, Oswego’s Drew Kleinhans made the all-state team. Kaneland’s Jackson Little and Sycamore’s Dylan Curtis were selected in Class 5A, while Aurora Christian’s Jalen Callaway earned all-state honors in Class 2A. Several...

Sandwich, IL · 1d