Princeton churches to serve free Thanksgiving dinner
‘Somehow, we’ll figure it out’: The shutdown may be over, but Illinois Valley food pantries still are hurting
‘Somehow, we’ll figure it out’: The shutdown may be over, but Illinois Valley food pantries still are hurting

The people who run food pantries in the Illinois Valley will (mostly) meet their Thanksgiving goals. And, oh, are they grateful. But the pantries need more help to meet the growing need for Christmas food.
‘Somehow, we’ll figure it out’: The shutdown may be over, but Illinois Valley food pantries still are hurting
Dog perishes in Sterling house fire, resident taken to hospital for smoke inhalation treatment
The blaze broke out early Tuesday morning, Nov. 18, 2025, at 912 Locust St., Sterling, according to a Sterling Fire Department news release.
Mendota likely to trim its property tax rate
Mendota likely to trim its property tax rate
First Congregational Church of Peru hosts Thanksgiving service
First Congregational Church of Peru hosts Thanksgiving service
Amboy Junior High School charters middle school FFA chapter
Amboy Junior High School signed the charter and celebrated the establishment of its very own National FFA Organization chapter at an open house Nov. 10, 2025.