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Photo editor Scott Anderson selected some of the best feature photos from 2025 in the Illinois Valley.
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Lexington defeated Marquette 63-56 to advance to the Shipyard Showdown Tournament Championship on Friday, Dec. 26, 2025 at Seneca High School. The Crusaders will play Hall in the third place game tomorrow at 6p.m. Check out photos from the game by Katy Arnold.
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Here are Gary Duncan's photos from Friday's game between Plano and Streator at the 62nd Plano Christmas Classic.
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Shaw Local photographers across northern Illinois captured some amazing moments this year, including the excitement and drama of high school sports, the hometown pride of a summer festival, and the reality of the news events that shaped our communities. Together, these images preserve not just what happened in 2025, but how it felt to live in the towns and neighborhoods we call home.
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Princeton the girls basketball team won the Ottawa Holiday Tournament with a 57-44 win over Metamora on Tuesday, Dec. 23, 2025 in Kingman Gymnasium at Ottawa High School. Check out photos from the game by Tom Sistak.
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Check out these decorative Christmas homes and parks throughout the Illinois Valley.
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Hall defeated Seneca 41-30 on Tuesday, Dec. 23, 2025 during the Shipyard Showdown tournament at Seneca High School. Check out photos from the game by MaKade Rios.
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Ottawa defeated Pontiac 51-46 for third place in the Ottawa Girls Holiday Tournament on Tuesday, Dec. 23, 2025 in Kingman Gymnasium. Check out photos from the games by Katy Arnold.
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Woodland defeated Marquette 58-43 on Friday, Dec. 19, 2025 in the Warrior Dome at Woodland High School.
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