Oglesby American Legion to host July 25 steak fry

The Oglesby American Legion, 410 Clark St., will host its monthly steak fry from 5 to 9 p.m. Thursday, July 25.
Softball: With college careers over, Princeton grads turn to men’s league

Three former Princeton High School classmates – Libby Boyles, McKenzie Hecht and Katie Bates – are teaming up for the People’s Church team in the new Princeton Park District Fastpitch League.
Softball: With college careers over, Princeton grads turn to men’s league

Three former Princeton High School classmates – Libby Boyles, McKenzie Hecht and Katie Bates – are teaming up for the People’s Church team in the new Princeton Park District Fastpitch League.
College signing: Streator’s Sophia Pence set to compete at Lincoln Land

Sophia Pence has signed to continue her education at Lincoln Land Community College in Springfield and her volleyball career at the NJCAA level with the Loggers.
College signing: Streator’s Sophia Pence set to compete at Lincoln Land

Sophia Pence has signed to continue her education at Lincoln Land Community College in Springfield and her volleyball career at the NJCAA level with the Loggers.
More than 200 Illinois Valley residents without power, after thousands out initially

Mother Nature lashed out at the Illinois Valley late Sunday and early Monday, unleashing fierce wind and rains that left thousands without power.
Little League Baseball: Streator tops Ottawa American 5-0 to win District 20′s Major title

The Streator 12U All-Star Team defeated Ottawa American 5-0 on Sunday at Washington Park’s Bill Burris Field in Peru to claim the Major League District 20 title and advance to next weekend’s state tournament in Sterling.
Little League Baseball: Streator tops Ottawa American 5-0 to win District 20′s Major title

The Streator 12U All-Star Team defeated Ottawa American 5-0 on Sunday at Washington Park’s Bill Burris Field in Peru to claim the Major League District 20 title and advance to next weekend’s state tournament in Sterling.
Pistol Shrimp lose back-and-forth game to Chillicothe Paints

The Illinois Valley Pistol Shrimp lost 9-8 to the Chillicothe Paints on Sunday in Ohio.
Earthquake reported in Somonauk, according to USGS

Some northern Illinoisans likely woke to a loud boom or their homes shaking shortly before 3 a.m. Monday, as an earthquake was recorded about a mile northwest of Somonauk, the U.S. Geological Survey reported.