Photos: A glimpse of winter in the Illinois Valley

The first snowfall of 2025 blanketed the Illinois Valley region Thursday, giving a glimpse of winter. A dusting to 1 inch fell with slightly heavier amounts recorded to the far west portion of the area.
L-P uses size advantage in convincing nonconference win over Mendota

Brie Ruppert scored 18 points to lead La Salle-Peru to a 66-20 victory over Mendota on Thursday.
Oregon’s Gavvin Surmo rolls to first in Dixon: Thursday’s Sauk Valley roundup

Oregon’s Gavvin Surmo had the top series at Dixon’s Toughman Tournament as the Hawks took second behind state power Harlem. The Dukes were third and Sterling took 12th in a strong field on Thursday.
Bicyclists ring in new year with annual ride in Dixon

Bicyclists left the former Green River Cyclery on Wednesday, Jan. 1, and rode the bike path to Lowell Park and back before meeting for lunch.
Age Don’t Mean a Thing

A couple in Philadelphia named Marjorie Fiterman and Bernie Littman now officially hold the world record for oldest couple to marry . . . at a combined age of 202 years old. They’ve been together a decade and got married
OSF adapts mask policy to a recommendation, no longer required

OSF changed Tuesday its mask requirement for visitors of all its hospitals to a recommendation.
OSF adapts mask policy to a recommendation, no longer required

OSF changed Tuesday its mask requirement for visitors of all its hospitals to a recommendation.
BCR boys basketball leaderboard, Jan. 2

A look at Bureau County statistical boys basketball leaders including Bureau Valley, Hall, LaMoille, Princeton, St. Bede
BCR boys basketball leaderboard, Jan. 2

A look at Bureau County statistical boys basketball leaders including Bureau Valley, Hall, LaMoille, Princeton, St. Bede
Sauk Valley senior bowling results: Thursday’s Sauk Valley Sports Briefs

Here are the Sauk Valley senior bowling results for the month of December at Plum Hollow.