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Photos: Teen extinguishes vehicle fire at Peru gas station

A 15-year-old passenger extinguished an electrical fire in his vehicle on Tuesday at a Casey's gas station in Peru. Jesus Gonzalez of Streator put out the blaze that occurred near a gas pump at the station on Shooting Park Road. The vehicle sustained interior damage and was awaiting a tow truck following the incident.

By MaKade Rios

Photos: Lexington boys basketball defeats Marquette to move into the Shipyard Showdown championship

Lexington defeated Marquette 63-56 to advance to the Shipyard Showdown Tournament Championship on Friday, Dec. 26, 2025 at Seneca High School. The Crusaders will play Hall in the third place game tomorrow at 6p.m. Check out photos from the game by Katy Arnold.

By Katy Arnold for Shaw Local News Network●

Photos: Plano vs. Streator boys basketball at Plano Christmas Classic

Here are Gary Duncan's photos from Friday's game between Plano and Streator at the 62nd Plano Christmas Classic.

By Gary Duncan for Shaw Local News Network●

Photos: 2025 in focus, best images of the year from our photographers across northern Illinois

Shaw Local photographers across northern Illinois captured some amazing moments this year, including the excitement and drama of high school sports, the hometown pride of a summer festival, and the reality of the news events that shaped our communities. Together, these images preserve not just what happened in 2025, but how it felt to live in the towns and neighborhoods we call home.

By Mark Busch , Mark Busch , mark bush, Shaw Local News Network, Mark Busch , Mark Busch , Shaw Local News Network and Mark Busch ●

Photos: Princeton girls basketball captures title at Ottawa Holiday Tournament over Metamora

Princeton the girls basketball team won the Ottawa Holiday Tournament with a 57-44 win over Metamora on Tuesday, Dec. 23, 2025 in Kingman Gymnasium at Ottawa High School. Check out photos from the game by Tom Sistak.

By Tom Sistak for Shaw Local News Network●

Photos: Festive Christmas homes in the Illinois Valley

Check out these decorative Christmas homes and parks throughout the Illinois Valley.