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Gas Price Difference Widens From Western La Salle County To Eastern Part

A few miles these days means a huge difference in the price your paying at the pump. According to Gas Buddy, you can find gas for $3.47 a gallon in Oglesby and as low as $3.49 a gallon in La Salle, Peru and Utica. On the flip side, unleaded in Streator, Ottawa, Princeton, and Mendota ranges from $4.35 to $4.49 a gallon.

La Salle County, TX · 1d

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The hum that has Kewanee hitting pause

Concerns about a constant, around-the-clock hum from cooling equipment are one reason Kewanee officials are slowing approval of a proposed data center. Before moving the project forward, council members say they want more information about noise levels and other potential impacts. Developers have said the facility will comply with Kewanee’s...

Kewanee, IL · 2d
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Utica Brings In Consultant To Help Manage Market On Mill Retail Plaza

The Utica Village Board of Trustees narrowly agreed to hire Connor Cofoid Consulting to assist the village with managing the vendors at the Market on Mill retail plaza. Trustees Deb Krizel and Eric Bara voted against it. According to Village President Dave Stewart, the retail vendors are to be allowed to rent the stalls for two years, and then hopefully move into a brick and mortar facility, with different vendors taking their place. Applications for the twelve retail stalls will be accepted in December for the 2027 year.

North Utica, IL · 1d
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Peru Nonprofit Pitches $1 Billion, 225-Acre Health Campus at Nov. 16 Town Hall

A nonprofit foundation wants to build a sprawling, $1 billion healthcare campus on 225 acres just west of the Illinois Valley Regional Airport in Peru, and residents will get their first detailed look at the plan during a town hall set for 5 p.m. on Nov. 16 at Peru City Hall, 1901 Fourth Street.

Peru, IL · 5d
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This Family-Owned Illinois Butcher Shop Sells Dry-Aged Steaks And Farm-Raised Meats Worth The Drive

The farmer who raised your steak might be the one ringing it up. That happens regularly at a small farm store in northern Illinois, where the owner often works the counter herself. Her family has been raising livestock since 1927. She’s the fifth generation, and she shares the messy side...

Hinckley, IL · 2d

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The Budget-Friendly Illinois Town Where Retirees Live Comfortably On Social Security Alone

Nobody put Kewanee, Illinois on a billboard, and honestly, that’s exactly why it’s still worth talking about. It’s the kind of town that rewards curiosity, and if you’re an Illinois resident who’s been quietly watching your expenses climb while your patience shrinks, this place deserves your full attention.

Kewanee, IL · 6d

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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.

Princeton, IL · 1d

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Sterling football preps for undefeated Morris

The Sterling golden warriors are gearing up for a playoff football game on Saturday late afternoon as they take on Morris at 4:00 p.m. Both teams come into the game playing some of their best ball all year. Morris is undefeated, while Sterling has won nine of its last 10 games. A big reason has […]

Sterling, IL · 1d

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U.S. 30 Gateway Bridge Inspection Begins November 16

WHITESIDE COUNTY – The Illinois Department of Transportation announced today that weather permitting, work on the U.S. 30 Gateway Bridge over the Mississippi River will begin Monday, November 16th. Work will consist of inspecting the structure. There will be daily lane closures from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m., with...

Whiteside County, IL · 21h

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Chris Kringle Market Huts On The Move In Ottawa

Vendor huts with the Chris Kringle Market in Ottawa are on the move. The city of Ottawa and Ottawa Downtown Association announced Tuesday that the Chris Kringle Market will be moving its entire market operation to Jackson Street, which runs on the south side of Washington Park. Organizers say relocating the market huts allows them to strengthen the market experience on Jackson Street while creating new opportunities throughout downtown Ottawa.

Ottawa, IL · 4d

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Sterling makes quarterfinals for the first time since 2022

A dominant ground game requires a relentless foundation, and for the Sterling Golden Warriors, that force begins in the trenches. The key to success on the Golden Warrior offense starts up front. Senior Eastern Michigan commit AJ Coleman, known as “The Captain” of the offensive line, takes pride in his brothers up front. Backing him up to his right side is sophomore Reed Miller, juniors Dylan Schreiner, Luke Jackson, and Aidan Buckley. The offensive line has had a lot of game experience from starting freshman year as in Coleman, Miller, and Jackson or being a second-year starter as Buckley and Schreiner.

Sterling, IL · 1d

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This Massive Illinois Vintage Market Packs 250 Vendors Across Three Floors Of Shopping

Somewhere in Illinois, an old toilet sits filled with billiard balls, and shoppers walk past it on purpose. That former bathroom now works as a pass-through between rooms packed with vintage treasures. The building spent more than two decades as a nursing home. Old call buttons still dot the walls,...

Morris, IL · 1d

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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 · 2d

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Rock Falls Considering Tax Abatement Plan

Rock Falls City Council has taken the first step toward setting the city’s 2026 tax plan. Council members recently approved first readings for two measures: Ordinance 2026-2756, which establishes the city’s 2026 tax levy, and Ordinance 2026-2757, which would abate the 2026 tax tied to paying off $5.3 million in bonds.

Rock Falls, IL · 2d

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Inside the homes, workplaces Pope Leo XIV once frequented in Peru

Before Chicago-born Pope Leo XIV’s historic return to Peru, we were given rare access to the places the Pope once lived in and worked. Telemundo Chicago’s Jorge De Santiago reports.

Peru, IL · 2d

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Coleman commits to Eastern Michigan University

Three-star-rated left offensive tackle Angeles Coleman committed to the Eastern Michigan Eagles on June 11, 2026. Coleman previously received offers from JMU, NIU, Toledo, UConn, USF, Wake Forest, FAU, Akron, and Liberty. The four-year starting tackle has been a keystone of the Golden Warriors offensive line throughout his time at Sterling High School. Though already committed, Coleman is still being evaluated by colleges and may receive more offers.

Sterling, IL · 1d

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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 · 1d

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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 · 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 · 1d