April 13, 2025
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Photos: Spring Valley treats children to an Easter egg-stravaganza

The Easter egg hunt Saturday at Hall High School in Spring Valley included more than just finding eggs. There were plenty of activities for children, including games, a visit with the Easter bunny, basket giveaways and a bouncy house. Upscale Resale and GROW Spring Valley coordinated the event.

By MaKade Rios for Shaw Local●

Photos: Families have a blast at SciFest at IVCC

Families and people of all ages watched or participated in science demonstrations Friday as part of the annual SciFest at Illinois Valley Community College. Visitors learned lessons in chemistry, physics and biology, among several other areas.

By Kyle Russell for Shaw Local●

Photos: Firefighters airlift son, mother who fell at Starved Rock State Park

Firefighters airlifted a son and his mother who fell 20 to 30 feet on Tuesday, April 1, 2025, at Starved Rock State Park. A number of agencies responded for mutual aid.

By Scott Anderson●

Photos: IVC at Princeton girls soccer match

Here are Mike Vaughn's photos of Tuesday's IVC at Princeton girls soccer match. The Tigresses won 9-0 by the mercy rule.

Photos: Illinois Valley voters head to the polls for the consolidated election

Check out photos on Tuesday, April 1, 2025, from Spring Valley, La Salle, Peru, Oglesby and Utica as voters head to the polls during the consolidated election.

By Scott Anderson●