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Photos: Streator beats Lisle in boys basketball

Photos: Streator beats Lisle in boys basketball

Streator defeated Lisle 52-42 on Wednesday, Feb. 18, 2026 in Pops Dale Gymnasium at Streator High School. With the victory, the Bulldogs won the Illinois Central Eight Conference title. Check out photos from the game by MaKade Rios.

By MaKade Rios for Shaw Local News Network●
Photos: Bureau County firefighters called to Ohio for large brush fire

Photos: Bureau County firefighters called to Ohio for large brush fire

Firefighters responded to a large brush fire in the 26000 block of 2500 East Street on Wednesday, Feb. 18, 2026 near Ohio. A Mutual Aid Box Alarm call was elevated to the second-alarm for the brush fire. Bureau County Fire departments from Princeton, Ohio, Malden and others assisted with the fire.

By Scott Anderson●

Photos: Kaneland dominates Ottawa in boys basketball

Kaneland defeated Ottawa 70-43 on Tuesday, Feb. 17, 2026 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: Remembering when Rev. Jesse Jackson visited Peru

Rev. Jesse Jackson spoke in Peru on Oct. 26, 2021, seeking answers in the death of Jelani Day. Jackson, the Baptist minister and two-time presidential candidate, helped propel the civil rights movement in the decades following the assassination of Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. He died Tuesday at the age of 84.

By Scott Anderson●

Photos: Illinois Valley celebrates Fat Tuesday with traditional Paczki treat

Fat Tuesday was celebrated in the Illinois Valley with Spring Valley Bakery and Bobaluk's selling paczkis. Paczki’s are rich, deep-fried Polish doughnuts traditionally filled with fruit preserves like plum or rose hip jam, and topped with powdered sugar or glaze. The pastries date back to the 1700's when bakers in Poland would use up their sugars, jellies and other items for the treats prior to Lent.

By Scott Anderson●

Photos: Plano vs. Ottawa girls basketball in the Class 3A semifinals

Ottawa defeated Plano 43-21 during the Class 3A semifinal game on Monday, Feb. 16, 2026 in Sellett Gymnasium at L-P High School. The Lady Pirates will play Sterling in the Regional title game on Thursday. Check out photos from the game by Kyle Russell.

By Kyle Russell for Shaw Local News Network●

Photos: 'Pretti good time for a Protest' draws Illinois Valley residents

Residents gathered at Washington Square Park in Ottawa on Feb. 15, 2026, for the "Pretti good time for a Protest," an event that drew participants of all ages to voice their concerns and demonstrate for causes important to their community. The gathering featured signs, speeches and peaceful advocacy as attendees exercised their right to assembly and free expression.

By MaKade Rios●