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Nothing Changing At Fairgrounds Despite Annexation Into City Of Princeton
When the Princeton City Council annexed the Bureau County Fairgrounds into the city earlier this year, there was some question as to whether it would change the operations of the fair. At Monday's City Council meeting, council approved grandfathering in any and all activities held by the fair. As long...
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Middle schooler charged after loaded gun found at Challand Middle School
STERLING, Ill. (KWQC) - The Challand middle schooler who allegedly had a gun in their locker was formally charged on Wednesday. According to the Sterling Police Department, a detention hearing was held at the Whiteside County juvenile court where they charged the student with aggravated unlawful use of a weapon and unlawful possession of a firearm, both class 4 felonies.
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An Ottawa Elementary School Goes On Lockdown After Person Flees From Police
There were some anxious moments in Ottawa Friday morning. At a little past 8 o'clock, an Ottawa police officer attempted to make a traffic stop in the area of Canal Street and Desoto Street. Upon activating his emergency lights, the driver drove away before fleeing from the vehicle on foot.
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Peru Firefighters Respond To Call At Eakas Corporation
There was a brief election night fire scare in Peru. Firefighters were called Tuesday night just after 7 o'clock for a fire alarm going off at Eakas Corporation along Route 251. When crews arrived, workers had evacuated the plant. Firefighters encountered an active fire, contained to an oven with the building's sprinkler system activated. The fire was reported to be under control within just a few minutes. There were no reports of no injuries.
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Exhibit In Granville Explores America's Immigration History
As immigration continues to be a hot topic nationally, you're invited to explore the complex history of immigration in the United States as part of a library exhibit in Putnam County. The library in Granville is hosting “Immigration: An American Story”, a traveling exhibition from the Gilder Lehrman Institute of...
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Dixon Mayor will Seek Another Term
Dixon Mayor Glen Hughes has officially announced he will seek a second term in the April 2027 municipal election. Hughes says his campaign will focus on continuing the work already underway through the city’s comprehensive development plan, pointing to long-term growth, infrastructure, and community priorities as key themes. The...
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Longtime Football Coach Tom Jobst Passes Away
When it comes to high school football in Ottawa, one of the legends has to be Tom Jobst. The longtime coach and educator passed away on Sunday at the age of 75. You can hear service details with 103.9 WLPO's In Memoriam. Jobst was the varsity football head coach for...
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Storyteller Farms: A Historic Illinois Property Reinvented
In early October, I made the trip to Dixon, Illinois for the highly anticipated Storyteller Farms debut. This new luxury event destination is family owned and operated, having recently hosted its first wedding in May 2026. Also in attendance were fellow wedding professionals who made the journey from locations including Chicago, Rockford and Woodstock, eager to tour the property and learn about its many offerings.
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Sauk Valley Volleyball Sweeps Into Semifinals as Coach Recovers From Heart Attack
Sauk Valley Community College's women's volleyball team swept Triton College 25-17, 25-13, 25-16 in the NJCAA D2 Region 4 quarterfinal, sending the Skyhawks into the semifinals while their longtime coach recovers in the hospital from a heart attack suffered after practice. Jay Howell had the heart attack after practice, according...