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Photos: IVCC's new agricultural education center takes shape in Oglesby

Crews build the exterior shell of the Dr. Alfred E. Wisgoski Agricultural Education Center on Tuesday, Jan. 13, 2026 on the south end of Illinois Valley Community College campus in Oglesby. Last August, IVCC officially broke ground on the $7.6 million Dr. Alfred E. Wisgoski Agricultural Education Center. The 10,250-square-foot facility is expected to open in 2027. The project is supported by a $3.5 million grant from the U.S. Department of Economic Development Administration, a $240,000 grant from the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity and a $1 million gift from the Wisgoski family.

By Scott Anderson

Photos: Sideline celebrity sightings at Soldier Field

The Chicago Bears making the playoffs is a big deal in Chicago and the excitement brought out many celebrities with Chicago ties. Among those spotted Sunday were musician Chance the Rapper, actors Vince Vaughn from "Dodgeball: A True Underdog Story" and Jake Connelly of "Stranger Things," along with local sports celebrities including Pete Crow-Armstrong from the Cubs, Chicago Bears hall of famers Brian Urlacher and Devin Hester and Bearman.

By Mark Busch

Photos: Woodland defeats St. Bede 59-54 in boys basketball

Woodland defeated St. Bede 59-54 on Friday, Jan. 9, 2026 at Woodland High School. Check out photos from the game by Tom Sistak.

Photos: L-P takes down Ottawa 45-37 in boys basketball rivalry

L-P defeated Ottawa 45-37 on Friday, Jan. 9, 2026 in Sellett Gymnasium at L-P High School.

By Scott Anderson●

Photos: Somonauk vs. Woodland boys basketball

Woodland defeated Somonauk 59-62 on Wednesday, Jan.7, 2026 at Woodland High School. Check out photos from the game by Tom Sistak.

By Tom Sistak for Shaw Local News Network●

Photos: Kewanee at Princeton boys basketball

Here are Mike Vaughn's photos of Tuesday's Kewanee at Princeton boys basketball game. The Boilermakers won 75-60.

By Kevin Hieronymus●

Photos: Ottawa boys basketball falls to Mendota on the hardwood

Mendota defeated Ottawa 77-60 on Tuesday, Jan. 6, 2026 at Mendota High School.