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Nearly 200 students from schools across the Illinois Valley competed in the 19th annual Edible Car Contest on Wednesday, Feb. 26, 2025, in the cafeteria at Illinois Valley Community College. Schools from Princeton Christian Academy, La Moille, JFK in Spring Valley, Putnam County schools, Trinity Catholic Academy, Oglesby Washington, La Salle-Peru High School, DePue School and Ottawa High School all participated in the contest. Cars must be built entirely from food items edible to humans. Prizes were awarded for design, creativity, detail, nutrition, speed and best overall. (Scott Anderson)
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Scott Anderson
Over 15 years covering news, sports and events in the Illinois Valley. Support my work with a digital subscription.