5 storylines to watch for Times-area football in 2025

The Illinois high school football season kicks off later this month, and official practices begin Monday. Here are five storylines we here at The Times have our eyes on this coming fall.
5 storylines to watch for Times-area football in 2025

5 storylines to watch for Times-area football in 2025

Brito found guilty of attempted murder in Ottawa shooting near courthouse

Anthony Brito fired shots outside La Salle County’s downtown Ottawa courthouse, a jury ruled Friday, and ruled he was trying to kill Larry Burns.
Brito found guilty of attempted murder in Ottawa shooting near courthouse

Brito found guilty of attempted murder in Ottawa shooting near courthouse

Mendota man held (for now) for residential arson

A Mendota man was supposed to stand for a detention hearing Friday for allegedly setting fire to his apartment complex (damage was not significant) but he simplified matters by refusing to come out of his cell.
Mendota man held (for now) for residential arson

Mendota man held (for now) for residential arson

Judge to issue verdict in September in Marseilles Father’s Day killing
