The Village of North Utica has canceled its remaining November meetings.

The Mendota Chamber of Commerce has kicked off its annual Shop Local promotion.

The Illinois Commerce Commission approved rate increases for Nicor and Ameren gas companies - but denied the much larger hikes both utilities were seeking.

The Princeton Moose Lodge will host a Sock Hop Dinner and Dance from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Friday, Nov. 28.

Two bald eagles have died from injuries, not believed to be the result of human contact, near Starved Rock State Park and in northern DeKalb County, Conservation police confirmed.

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A long line of cars packed the Illinois Valley Food Pantry during their annual Thanksgiving Distribution on Wednesday, Nov. 19, 2025 in Peru. Nearly 500 families or roughly 1,200 people in the Illinois Valley got a Thanksgiving meal.

The La Salle-Peru High School District 120 Board of Education has confirmed that it is investigating a report of misconduct by a district employee.

Oglesby tax is base is projected to grow 9% -- and that could mean a little rate relief for taxpayers.

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A long line of cars wrapped around the building during the Thanksgiving distribution on Wednesday, Nov. 19, 2025 at the Hall Township Food Pantry in Spring Valley. Nearly 500 families will receive food from this years distribution.