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Streator, Hall open 2026 with 9-9 tie halted by darkness
The Hall and Streator baseball teams opened their seasons Thursday at the SHS Athletic Fields, with the Bulldogs dominating early and the Red Devils late in an eventual 9-9 tie ballgame.
Lily Brewer’s homer sparks big inning for Marquette in win over Streator
Marquette sophomore Lily Brewer’s fourth inning solo home run sparked an eight-run Crusaders rally in a 10-0 victory in five innings over Streator in both team’s season opener on Thursday at June Gross Field in Ottawa.
Photos: Streator and Hall baseball clash ends in epic 9-9 tie
Hall and Streator on Thursday, March 19, 2026 in Streator. The game ended in a 9-9 tie.
When the Western Rams met Jay Shidler, aka the ‘Blonde Bomber’
Has it really been 50 years since Chips Giovanine’s Western Rams marched back to state with an undefeated record at 29-0 for the second season in a row? They met Lawrenceville and the legendary Jay Shidler in…
Photos: Aerial images highlight construction zones along Interstate 39 and Interstate 80 in the Illinois Valley
Motorists traveling through the Illinois Valley will encounter several construction zones beginning Monday as the Illinois Department of Transportation launches three separate projects from Princeton to Ottawa, including major work at the Interstate 80 and Interstate 39…
Rockdale felony suspect jailed for driving offense
A Rockdale man charged with possession of a stolen car, among other felony charges, is back in La Salle County Jail. Ottawa police want him to stay there.