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Crews are preparing to demolish the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church on Monday, Jan. 26, 2026 in Streator. Last August, The Streator City Council approved a TIF Redevelopment Agreement with Beck Oil Company to open a gas station with a car wash in the 400 block of North Park Street. The church held its last service in 2010.

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Individuals from Amboy, Dixon, Hall-Putnam County, Mendota, Marquette, St. Bede Princeton, and Sandwich all competed during the Class 1A Regional meet on Saturday, Jan. 31, 2026 at Princeton High School.

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Crews are renovating the Appellate Courthouse on Monday, Jan. 26, 2026, in downtown Ottawa. The Appellate Courthouse is going through a renovation to make it more wheelchair accessible.

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Marquette defeated Woodland 53-29 to win the 99th annual Tri-County Conference Championship on Friday, Jan. 30, 2026 at Putnam County High School.

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The Illinois River is nearly frozen over. Canals and lakes are close to freezing over. The frozen river reduces the flow of barge traffic as they navigate the icy waters. With temperatures staying in the sub-zero range, it has allowed the Illinois River to freeze. Normal temperatures are forecasted next week.

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East Peoria defeated Streator 64-36 on Wednesday, Jan. 28, 2026 in Pops Dale Gymnasium at Streator High School. Check out photos from the game by Tom Sistak.

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Seneca defeated Roanoke-Benson 56-48 during the Tri-County Conference Tournament on Tuesday, Jan. 27, 2026 at Putnam County High School.

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Marquette defeated Midland 66-57 during the Tri-County Conference Tournament on Monday, Jan. 26, 2026 at Putnam County High School.

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Woodland defeated Henry-Senachwine 61-45 during the Tri-County Conference Tournament on Monday, Jan. 26, 2025 at Putnam County High School.