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Photos: Celebration of Lights shines bright in La Salle

La Salle's Celebration of Lights runs from early November through New Year's Day at Rotary Park. The free drive-through display is open from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. daily. Donations are welcome. With over 400 unique and original displays, the Celebration of Lights at Rotary Park is one of the biggest and brightest Christmas light celebrations in North Central Illinois.

By Scott Anderson and Scott Anderson●

November 12, 2025 at 12:35 pm CST

Northern lights dazzle across northern Illinois in rare sighting

For those who might have missed the dazzling, rare sighting of the northern lights in northern Illinois Tuesday night, there may still be another chance to see them Wednesday.

By Claire O'Brien●

November 12, 2025 at 12:11 pm CST

5 Things to Do: Model Train Fair & Farm Toy Show, ‘Puffs’ at Stage 212 and more

The Model Train Fair & Farm Toy Show is Saturday, Nov. 15 at the Bureau County Fairgrounds.

By 5 Things to Do in Illinois Valley●

November 12, 2025 at 8:30 am CST

Photos: Northern Lights dazzles over the Illinois Valley

The Aurora Borealis (Northern Lights) dazzled the sky throughout the Illinois Valley on Tuesday, Nov. 11, 2025. Two coronal mass ejections (CMEs) created sparking geomagnetic storm conditions, according to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA). Space weather forecasters anticipate that geomagnetic activity may intensify to strong (G3) conditions overnight and could be around again tomorrow night.

By Scott Anderson●

November 11, 2025 at 9:58 pm CST

Photos: Lincoln School honors Veterans in Princeton

Students at Lincoln School honored Veterans on Tuesday, Nov. 11, 2025, in Princeton. A pair of United States Coast Guard commanders, Erin Chlum and Matt Saldivar, were the guest speakers during the event.

By Scott Anderson●

November 11, 2025 at 2:18 pm CST