Check out these decorative Christmas homes and parks throughout the Illinois Valley.
The CSX geometry train enters the crossing on Route 178 on Tuesday, Dec. 17, 2024, in Utica. A geometry train inspects the track and checks for defects while reporting them to the engineer.
Ottawa defeated Pontiac 40-20 during the Ottawa Holiday Tournament on Monday, Dec. 16, 2024 in Kingman Gym at Ottawa High School.