April 16, 2025
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Photos: Spring Valley treats children to an Easter egg-stravaganza

The Easter egg hunt Saturday at Hall High School in Spring Valley included more than just finding eggs. There were plenty of activities for children, including games, a visit with the Easter bunny, basket giveaways and a bouncy house. Upscale Resale and GROW Spring Valley coordinated the event.

By MaKade Rios for Shaw Local●

Photos: Families have a blast at SciFest at IVCC

Families and people of all ages watched or participated in science demonstrations Friday as part of the annual SciFest at Illinois Valley Community College. Visitors learned lessons in chemistry, physics and biology, among several other areas.

By Kyle Russell for Shaw Local●

Photos: L-P shuts out Morris 3-0 in softball

L-P defeated Morris 3-0 on Monday, April 7, 2025 at the L-P Athletic Complex in La Salle.

Photos: Utica Fire and EMS respond to rollover near Starved Rock Lock & Dam

Utica firefighters responded to the scene of a single-vehicle rollover crash on Monday just to the west of the entrance of the Starved Rock Lock and Dam Visitors Center on Dee Bennett Road near Utica. La Salle County Sheriff, Utica Police, Fire and EMS all responded to the scene. The crash happened shortly before 1 p.m. The driver was uninjured.

By Scott Anderson●

Photos: Crews pave sidewalks in front of Westclox in Peru

Crews poured a new sidewalk along U.S. 6 in front of the Westclox building on Monday in Peru. The $6.4 million project is scheduled to be completed this summer, according to Illinois Department of Transportation.

By Scott Anderson●