Bureau County area Christmas Tournament update, Dec. 26
A look at area tournaments for Bureau Valley, DePue, Hall, LaMoille, Princeton, Putnam County, St. Bede, Dec 26
Yorkville Christian-Ottawa boys basketball
Zach Marini posted a double-double to help Yorkville Christian earn a 64-55 win over Ottawa at the Plano Christmas Classic.
Red-hot start helps lead Hall past Marquette at Shipyard Showdown
The Hall boys basketball team scored the initial 14 points and eventual posted a 61-39 opening-round victory over Marquette at the Shipyard Showdown Tournament at Seneca on Thursday.
5 Things to Do: Beat the post-holiday blues with activities in the Illinois Valley
Keep the festive spirit alive with 5 things to do in the Illinois Valley on the weekend after Christmas.
5 Things to Do: Beat the post-holiday blues with activities in the Illinois Valley
Keep the festive spirit alive with 5 things to do in the Illinois Valley on the weekend after Christmas.
Photos: Top feature photos of 2024 in the Illinois Valley
Photo editor Scott Anderson selected some of the best feature photos from 2024 in the Illinois Valley.
College update: Ayize Martin, Drew Harp teams play for national championships
Ayize Martin is a member of the College of DuPage Chaparrals program; Drew Harp plays for North Central College,
Dead body found in wheel well of United Airlines plane from Chicago to Maui
Authorities in Maui, Hawaii are investigating the discovery of a dead body in the wheel well of a United Airlines plane after it landed in Maui. The airline and police department said in statements on Wednesday that
Dozens killed after Azerbaijan Airlines passenger plane crashes in Kazakhstan
Dozens were killed Wednesday after an Azerbaijan Airlines passenger flight from Azerbaijan to Russia crashed in Kazakhstan while attempting to make an emergency landing. Kazakhstan’s Emergencies Ministry said in a post on Telegram that the plane had
Baltimore Ravens dominate Houston Texans 31-2 in Christmas Day win
The Baltimore Ravens dominated the Houston Texans with a score of 31-2 in their Christmas Day win. Lamar Jackson completed 10 of 15 passes for 168 yards and two touchdowns, running for 87 yards and another score.