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Ottawa defeated Morris 57-35 on Tuesday, Dec. 9, 2025 in Kingman Gymnasium at Ottawa High School.
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The Indian Creek boys basketball team took on Marquette Tuesday night in Shabbona.
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The concrete pathways have been poured and completed at Baker Lake in Peru, but they will not be plowed this winter in order for the concrete to properly cure. Plowing the walkways too soon and applying salt could cause cracking and divots to the surface. Construction work began in early October and the park remains closed to the public.
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The Illinois Valley Symphony Orchestra will perform Tchaikovsky’s “The Nutcracker” with live orchestra and local dancers for two shows this weekend at Matthiessen Auditorium. The holiday performances are scheduled for 4 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 13, and 3 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 14, at La Salle-Peru Township High School District 120. Dancers from The Dance Center of La Salle, Gray’s School of Dance in Ottawa, and Dancenter of Streator and Pontiac will perform alongside the orchestra. The Illinois Valley Youth Choir, directed by Jenilyn Roether, will join the production as the Snowflake Chorus.
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Manteno defeated Streator 44-9 in the Illinois Central Eight Conference matchup on Monday, Dec. 8, 2025.
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The Peru Veterans Memorial Group held its 46th annual Pearl Harbor parade and memorial service on Saturday, Dec. 6, 2025, at the South Shore Boat Club in Peru.
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Marquette defeated Seneca 53-32 on Friday, Dec. 5, 2025 at Seneca High School. Check out photos from the game by Katy Arnold.
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The 17th annual Freezin’ for a Reezin’ event was held on Friday, Dec. 5, 2025 outside of the WCMY studios downtown Ottawa. Donations supported the Community Food Basket of Ottawa.
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Dixon defeated Ottawa on Wednesday, Dec. 3, 2025, in Kingman Gymnasium at Ottawa High School.
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