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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 […]
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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.
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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.
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Feast On Pitmaster-Level BBQ At This Wonderfully Relaxed Illinois Joint That Locals Swear By Daily
Some restaurants make you feel like a guest, and some make you feel like you’ve been coming here your whole life, and Stone Jug Barbeque in Peru, Illinois is firmly, wonderfully in the second category. That’s a rare thing, and it’s worth driving for. Peru sits in...
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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...
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Yorkville officials respond to Corneils Road Bridge concerns
Yorkville officials commented on concerns about the Corneils Road Bridge after a resident raised concerns during Tuesday’s City Council meeting. Leesa Poss told aldermen that the bridge feels unstable and has a large bump. City Engineer Brad Sanderson says the bridge was inspected last year. "We're required by federal...
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Oswego plans to continue $50 utility rebate for residents
Oswego residents are expected to receive another $50 utility bill rebate in 2027 after Village Board members agreed Monday, Nov. 2, to continue the program using money from a projected general fund surplus. The rebate is expected to cost approximately $625,000 and benefit about 12,500 residential utility accounts. The program...
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Newark’s Season Ends, Geneva Makes History With First State Volleyball Berth
The Geneva Vikings are headed to the IHSA Class 3A state girls volleyball tournament for the first time in school history after sweeping Lake Forest in Monday night’s supersectional match. Geneva won 25-17 and 25-13 to improve to 30-10 overall and secure a spot in the state semifinals. Emma Peterson led the Vikings with nine kills, while Zori Malone added eight kills and two aces. Geneva will face Nazareth Academy in the Class 3A state semifinals Friday, Nov. 13, at CEFCU Arena on the campus of Illinois State University in Normal. First serve is scheduled for 4 p.m.
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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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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.
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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...
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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.