Ottawa defeated Morris 41-29 on Friday, Dec. 12, 2025 at Kingman Gymnasium at Ottawa High School. Check out photos from the game by Katy Arnold.

Hall defeated Fieldcrest 61-52 in overtime during the Colmone Classic on Friday, Dec. 12, 2025 at Hall High School. The Red Devils will play the Mendota Trojans tomorrow in the championship game at 7:30p.m.

Dancers performe during the Our Lady of Guadalupe vigil Chichimeca dance on Thursday, Dec. 12, 2025 at St. Patrick's Catholic Church in La Salle. The Chichimeca dance is a vibrant, Indigenous-rooted devotional tradition where dancers (Danzantes) perform to honor the Virgin Mary's appearance to Juan Diego in 1531, symbolizing faith, hope, and cultural fusion, often involving elaborate costumes, feathers, and drumming, leading up to the main Feast Day on December 12th, with celebrations happening globally in parishes.

Experience the magic of the season with a cozy carriage ride through the Celebration of Lights in La Salle. Carriage rides are offered in November and December at Rotary Park. The last ride is scheduled for Thursday, Dec. 11. Prices are $25 per person or $200 for the entire wagon up to a dozen people. The carriage rides are organized by the Illinois Valley Chamber of Commerce. For more information visit https://www.ivaced.org/carriage-rides.

Here are Gary Duncan's photos from Tuesday's boys basketball game between Sandwich and Plano at Plano.