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Photos: Starved Rock Photo Show draws 86 entries for 7th year

The 7th annual Starved Rock Photo Show was held on Saturday, Jan. 3, 2026 at the Starved Rock Visitors Center. A total of 86 entries were submitted. The show is in memory of Tom Williams who was a photographer, volunteer and first judge of the show. Katherine Buckley of Oglesby, won best of show of her jumping spider on a zinnia plant.

By Scott Anderson

Photos: Teen extinguishes vehicle fire at Peru gas station

A 15-year-old passenger extinguished an electrical fire in his vehicle on Tuesday at a Casey's gas station in Peru. Jesus Gonzalez of Streator put out the blaze that occurred near a gas pump at the station on Shooting Park Road. The vehicle sustained interior damage and was awaiting a tow truck following the incident.

By MaKade Rios

Photos: 2025 in focus, best images of the year from our photographers across northern Illinois

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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Photos: Princeton girls basketball captures title at Ottawa Holiday Tournament over Metamora

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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Photos: Festive Christmas homes in the Illinois Valley

Check out these decorative Christmas homes and parks throughout the Illinois Valley.

Photos: Hall vs. Seneca at Shipyard Showdown Tournament

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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Photos: Ottawa takes third place in its holiday tournament

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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