The shop, currently at 225 Backbone Road, will move to 902 N. Main St., the former location of Sean Philip Bridals, which closed in March 2025.

Citing risks of increased pollution and higher electricity costs for all consumers, a science-based nonprofit is calling on Illinois lawmakers to strengthen regulations amid the ongoing data center boom.

School districts across the Illinois Valley have announced full closures, shifts to e-learning or delays on Monday due to dangerously cold temperatures and wind chills forecast for the region.

Delilah Gyurkovics was selected during an audition process in October.

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Visitors to Starved Rock State Park brave harsh winter weather during Bald Eagle Weekend on Saturday, Jan. 24, 2026. Power outages affecting areas along the Illinois waterway forced organizers to relocate programs and shows to the La Salle room at Starved Rock Lodge. The Illinois Waterway Visitor's Center closed due to a lack of power, with its activities moved indoors.

The Bureau County Soil and Water Conservation District will hold its annual meeting at 9 a.m. Thursday at The Cliff Event Center in Princeton.

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Nearly the entire state is abnormally dry or in some form of drought as a result of a shortfall of precipitation last year, according to the U.S. Drought Monitor released Jan. 15.

Putnam County Sheriff Joshua Boedigheimer will award a $500 scholarship for the 2026-2027 academic year.