Spring Valley Minor League softball advances to state title game
The Spring Valley Minor League softball team beat River Forest 6-0 in a state semifinal Wednesday in La Salle.
St. Bede cancels 7-on-7 due to heat; Bruins turn to Booker’s ‘Bruin Boot Camp’
They held their first Boot Camp session Wednesday morning with another round set for Thursday morning. Booker said it includes a lot of calisthenics, running and team building relay/obstacle courses.
Streator sculptor adds another display to Marilla Park
Another Don Noon sculpture was put on display at Marilla Park in Streator. Its the artist’s second at Marilla Park and his sixth throughout the city.
Sen. Tom Bennett plans to retire at end of his term
State Sen. Tom Bennett (R-Gibson City) plans to retire from the General Assembly at the completion of his term representing the 53rd District, he announced Wednesday in a news release.
A Winning Ticket
A dad in Arkansas made good on a big promise he made to his stepdaughter. He used to joke that if he ever hit the lottery, he’d give her the winning ticket. In last Monday’s Powerball drawing, he
Wrestling: Augustus Swanson, Team Illinois win Greco Roman National championship
The sophomore-to-be at Princeton High School contributed to Team Illinois’ 16 U Greco Roman Fargo National Championship over the weekend in Fargo, N.D.
Joliet man missing after more than 2 months since last seen in Streator
More than two months have passed since a Joliet man was last seen in Streator and questions surrounding his disappearance remain unanswered.
Ottawa crash results in driver’s death
A motorist died from injuries following a crash Wednesday morning on the 800 block of State Street in Ottawa, the Ottawa Police Department said in a news release.
Streator teen to compete in annual ComEd EV Rally
Among this year’s participants is Alexandria Rice, a senior at Woodland High School.
OSF Healthcare welcomes new providers to Medical Group Office in Princeton
Dr. Travis Swink D.O, Jennifer Gutshall P.A. and Kellie Kozlowski A.P.R.N. joined OSF on July 24 and will look to increase access for patients in need of primary care and psychiatry services at the OSF Medical Group