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‘Just as energized as I was the first day’: Bereaved dad turned a personal tragedy into community outreach

Foundation founder builds unique support system from his battle with heroin addiction

For 68 Years, one educator has helped Princeton children learn and grow

UAW begins strike at HCC in Mendota

IHSA schedule release: Here are the postseason paths awaiting Illinois Valley baseball teams

Carson Rowe, Jacob Miller lead way as Henry-Senachwine bounces back for split with Woodland/Flanagan-Cornell

‘Epitome of a volunteer’: Marseilles man’s legacy built on service

34 years of open doors: A teacher’s legacy at Seneca High

More than cameras: How one SRO built a culture of safety at Seneca High

‘It’s rewarding’: L-P trainer has been helping athletes for 26 years

They show up, every single day: The Illinois Valley’s reader-nominated Everyday Heroes of 2026

Longtime ‘Blue Streak’ and voice of Woodstock basketball is beloved by high school students, staff

Crews respond after tornado, say they’re just doing their job

These 911 dispatchers are often the first first responders in DeKalb County

Dixon police chief Ryan Bivins cherishes impacting lives through his faith, service and basketball

As a truant officer, he sees families struggling. And he’s helped scores of them

‘Walking that walk with people who understand’: Peers lean on each other in tight-knit recovery community

IHSA schedule release: Here are the postseason paths awaiting Illinois Valley baseball teams

Woodland/Flanagan-Cornell softball scores first win; Ottawa prevails 19-18 in Geneseo: Times Wednesday Roundup

Jared Mundt takes over as new Ottawa football coach

QB Marion Persich to transfer to Morris from La Salle-Peru

Oswego’s Ammar Banire, after breakout moments as a sophomore, puts himself on Division I recruiting radar

Could Illinois follow Alabama’s lead in splitting public and private school competition?

M. Eileen Brown: How quiet acts of kindness strengthen our community

Tom Weitzel: Unsung heroes are essential to a police department’s smooth operation

Oliver: Legislation would provide Social Security credits for unpaid caregivers

Froma Harrop: There’s a reason some populist views are popular

Eye On Illinois: Are spending or savings plans worth the political capital based on your wallet?

Toby Moore: Real connection requires courage

Eye On Illinois: Football team needs money? Try license plates and lotto tickets

Beyond Trim: It’s not too late to be physically fit

Bellson Music Fest in Rock Falls to honor legendary drummer June 6

Mount Carroll’s MooFest leads town’s Memorial Day weekend events

Illinois is banning Bradford pear trees. Here’s why experts want them gone

Illinois’ budget picture tightens in final stretch amid economic uncertainty

Photos: Bureau County man appears in Court following deadly DePue incident

Streator man killed in two-vehicle crash near Kinsman