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LaSalle County, IL: 3 Charged After Violent Armed Robbery Report

Police say a victim was assaulted and robbed of cash before officers located three suspects.

Streator, IL · 15h

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Probation Not Prison Is Sentence For Downtown La Salle Restaurant Shooting

One of the final things retired Chief Judge H. Chris Ryan did before retiring was to issue a sentence in the 2023 case involving a shooting inside Mickey's Massive Burritos in downtown La Salle. Back on October 30th, the now retired judge sentenced 67-year-old Richard Venegas of La Salle to...

Lasalle, IL · 2d

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Wenona Legion Auxiliary Accepting Donations for Veterans

For more than six years Wenona Legion Auxiliary has been providing to those, who once served our country at the Illinois Veterans Home in La Salle. The Legion Auxiliary is reaching out to the community to consider giving back to veterans at the home in La Salle this holiday season. A growing need of food, clothing and daily essential items are part of what can make a great difference in the lives of our local veterans.

Wenona, IL · 14h

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Admission Changes Expected To Mean More Nursing Graduates At IVCC

Changes are coming to the admission process for Illinois Valley Community College's nursing program. In addition to streamlining curriculum and credit hours, changes will give prospective students two opportunities each year to apply for entry into the Nursing and Practical Nursing programs. To be considered, IVCC students must still complete a certified nursing assistant course and pass prerequisite general education courses and an admissions assessment exam.

Oglesby, IL · 2d
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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 · 11h

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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 · 2d

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Pioneers Get On Board With a Win

OGLESBY, Ill. --- Paced by a strong effort from sophomore forward Ryan Clemons (Homewood-Flossmoor H.S.), the Prairie State men's basketball team secured its first win of the campaign Thursday, downing Illinois Valley 110-101 in overtime. The win evened the Pioneers record at 1-1 overall. Clemons shot 12-of-25 for the game...

Oglesby, 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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Campaign Sign Incident Leads To Public Apology From Marseilles Police Department

A public apology coming from the Marseilles Police Department. On Tuesday, a social media post on the Marseilles PD's Facebook page said it was brought to their attention that a member of the agency acted independently to approach several homes and distribute information regarding regulations for campaign signs. The post says the campaign sign statute has been repealed and is no longer valid Illinois law. The interaction with homeowners and this police department representative is said to have been “conducted without the approval or knowledge of police administration, and an internal review into the matter is underway”.

Marseilles, 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 · 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 · 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

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 event you want featured...

Moline, IL · 1d

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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 · 18h

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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 · 1d

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The Eastern Illinois Santa Fe in HO scale

Facts and features Name: Eastern Illinois Santa Fe Scale: HO (1:87.1) Size: 26 x 48 feet Prototype: Atchison, Topeka & Santa Fe Locale: Joliet to Streator, Ill. Era: 1995 (before the merger with Burlington Northern) Style: double-deck walk-in Mainline run: 200 feet (double-track main) Minimum radius: 30″ (main) Minimum turnout: No. 6 Maximum grade: 2% [...] Read More...

Streator, IL · 13h