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Illinois Valley Central defeated Putnam County 62-36 during the 50th annual Colmone Classic on Thursday, Dec. 12, 2024 at Hall High School.

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Rock Falls beat Putnam County 76-43 during the 50th annual Colmone Classic on Monday, Dec. 9, 2024 at Hall High School.

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Henry-Senachwine defeated St. Bede 25-23, 25-19 to win the Class 1A Regional title on Thursday, Oct. 31, 2024 at St. Bede Academy. Henry-Senachwine will face No.1 seed Brimfield in the Sectional semifinals on Tuesday, Nov. 5 at 7p.m. at Williamsfield High School.

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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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Henry-Senachwine defeated Seneca 25-17, 25-23 to win the Tri-County Conference Championship in Bader Gym at Marquette High School.

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A grain silo full of corn partially collapsed Tuesday in Putnam. The Putnam County Sheriff's Office closed Route 29 in Putnam in both directions.

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The Chicago Bears defeated the Carolina Panthers 36-10 on Sunday, Oct. 6, 2024 at Soldier Field.

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Teams from Hall, St. Bede, Woodland, Henry-Senachwine, Marquette, Putnam County and Fieldcrest all competed in the Class 1A boys golf Regional on Wednesday, Oct. 2, 2024 at Spring Creek Golf Course in Spring Valley.

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The inaugural Cedar Creek Renaissance Faire was held over the weekend at Cedar Creek Ranch, featuring all sorts of activities that take visitors back to 1566.