December 27, 2024
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Photos: Top feature photos of 2024 in the Illinois Valley

By Scott Anderson
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Jole Taylor of Tulsa Okla. formally of Monee, climbs a 35-foot frozen waterfall in Ottawa Canyon at Starved Rock State Park on Friday, Jan. 19, 2024 in Starved Rock State Park. The waterfalls tend to freeze for a brief time during January at the State Parks. Climbers need to sign in & out at the front of the Park Maintenance Building across from the Visitor Center. Climbing is only allowed in 4 canyons at the park.

Jole Taylor of Tulsa, Oklahoma, formally of Monee, climbs a 35-foot frozen waterfall in Ottawa Canyon at Starved Rock State Park on Friday, Jan. 19, 2024 in Starved Rock State Park. The waterfalls tend to freeze for a brief time during January at the State Parks. Climbers need to sign in and out at the front of the Park Maintenance Building across from the Visitor Center. Climbing is only allowed in 4 canyons at the park. (Scott Anderson)

Scott Anderson

Scott Anderson

Over a decade of experience in photojournalism with over 15 years in the newspaper industry.