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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.
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Shoppers stand in line for hours for opening of new suburban Trader Joe's
Hundreds of shoppers reportedly stood in line for hours Monday as they waited for the doors of a brand new Trader Joe's store in a Chicago suburb to open. According to Oswego Village President Ryan Kauffman, shoppers began lining up as early as 6:30 a.m. for the 9 a.m. grand opening of the new grocery store.
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Repairs Underway on Princeton's Red Covered Bridge After 2023 Strike
Repairs are underway on the Red Covered Bridge north of Princeton, the 163-year-old Bureau County span that has been closed since a truck hit it in 2023. The Illinois Department of Transportation describes a $1.25 million project in two phases and anticipates finishing all of the work by June 2027, according to IDOT. The job is meant to keep the historic structure standing and make the crossing safer for motorists.
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Oswego Trustees Warm to Smaller Lodi Grove Plan Near Oswego East High
A developer's plan to build hundreds of homes next to Oswego East High School just got noticeably smaller, and village trustees seem to like what they're seeing so far. Silverthorne Homebuilders' revised concept for the Lodi Grove subdivision now calls for 183 single-family homes and 232 townhome units, down from an earlier proposal of 182 single-family homes and 295 townhome units. Trustees did not take a formal vote on the concept because the project remains in its early planning stage, but the reaction at the table was largely positive.
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Safford Veterinary Services’ Pet of the Week
If you’ve scrolled past Jaeger’s flyer recently, take a closer look! Especially at that photo of him scaling a tree trunk like a seasoned pro. While he takes his neighborhood squirrel-watching duties very seriously, this handsome 4-year-old Lab/Boxer mix is ready to trade his outdoor shift for a permanent spot on your couch.
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Friends of the Hennepin Canal to Host November “Hike the Hennepin” Event
The Friends of the Hennepin Canal will host its monthly “Hike the Hennepin” event on Sunday, Nov. 15, with a hike from Lock 17 to Lock 21. This 3.2-mile section of the Hennepin Canal, named “Kingfisher,” will take participants along a scenic portion of the canal.
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Yorkville Middle School's 1,100 Students Spell Out Giant USA for Veterans Day
Every single student at Yorkville Middle School stepped onto the football field this week and became part of something bigger than any one of them: a giant human-formed USA. Principal Bryan Buck said all 1,100 students took part in the display, which the school then revealed to the public the next morning during its Veterans Day ceremony.
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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.