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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 · 13h
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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...

Peru, IL · 11d
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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 · 21h

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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 · 1d
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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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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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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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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 · 1d

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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 · 3d

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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 · 10h

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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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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 · 1d

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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.

Wyanet, IL · 1d

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Free Community Thanksgiving Dinner in Annawan on November 26, 2026

Free Thanksgiving Dinner on November 26th in Annawan. The community is invited to come together and celebrate Thanksgiving with a free holiday meal in Annawan on Thursday, November 26th, from 11 AM to 2 PM at the Annawan Community Center, located at 314 North State Street in Annawan. The meal...

Annawan, IL · 3d

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Kewanee has money to replace 180 lead water lines, but few are asking for it

Kewanee has received enough grant money to replace lead water-service lines in 180 homes. But the city hasn’t received many applications for the money, the CIty Council learned this week. The grant pays to install lead-free lines to homes. Public Works Director Chris Berry said residents in the homes...

Kewanee, IL · 2d

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Galva pays tribute to veterans in two ceremonies

GALVA – Galva High School held the first of two ceremonies honoring the nation’s military during a special Veterans Day recognition program at 10 a.m. in the junior-senior high school gymnasium. Bleachers on both sides of the gym floor were filled with students, teachers, parents and veterans. This...

Galva, IL · 15h

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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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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 · 2d

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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 · 1d