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Mendota defeated Peoria Christian 2-1 to win the Class 1A Sectional on Wednesday, Oct. 30, 2024 at Chillicothe High School. The Trojans will face Aurora Central Catholic for the Supersectional on Saturday at 6p.m. at Mendota High School.

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Retired organist Gary Pressy performed and spoke to students Tuesday at La Salle Lincoln Junior High School. Pressy was the organist for the Chicago Cubs from 1987 to 2019. Pressy never missed a game in 33 years while playing music for 2,697 consecutive Cubs games.

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Photo editor Scott Anderson captured photos of Halloween displays at homes throughout the Illinois Valley. Check out some local highlights.

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Parkview Christian defeated Earlville in two sets during the Class 1A Regional quarterfinal game on Monday, Oct. 28, 2024 at Serena High School.

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Families trick or treated at businesses, took part in a costume parade and played Halloween-themed games Saturday in La Salle.

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Halloween in the Park was celebrated Saturday at Washington Park in Peru, with plenty of treats, the fire department's bucket rides and a performance by the Hocus Pocus Hags.

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St. Bede defeated Ottawa 38-28 on Friday, Oct. 25, 2024 at St. Bede Academy. It was the first meeting between the teams since 1980. Bruins finish the regular season 2-7 and Pirates finish 1-8.

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The trees are in full fall splendor at Starved Rock and Matthiessen state parks. Here are some photos of the fall colors throughout the parks. Aerial photos were taken with permission of Starved Rock and Matthiessen state parks.

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L-P defeated Kaneland in two sets 25-20, 25-16 in AJ Sellett Gymnasium on Oct. 24, 2024 at L-P High School. With the win, L-P claims the Interstate Eight Conference title.