IVCC selects mental health counseling service to better support students.
OTHS Wind Ensemble to perform in Peoria at IMEC
The Ottawa Township High School Wind Ensemble will perform at the Illinois Music Education Conference (IMEC) on Jan. 30 at the Peoria Civic Center. The OTHS Wind Ensemble performs during the IMEC in the Peoria Civic Center
Two charged in Bureau County after cops seize guns, cocaine, cash
Two men await detention hearings after a Wednesday traffic stop in Peru yielded more than 2 ounces of cocaine — and after a pair of search warrants yielded guns and another 4-plus pounds of cocaine.
Warming centers open across the Illinois Valley
A life-threatening cold is settling across the Illinois Valley this weekend, with warming centers opening to provide relief for those in need.
Shaw Local Radio Podcast: Derek Barichello on Streator’s upcoming Bowling Challenge

Shaw Local Radio’s “Day” Jones interviews Derek Barichello from the Streator Chamber of Commerce about their upcoming Bowling Challenge on Jan. 31, their Valentine’s Day Retail event, as well as Caffeinate and Connect on Feb 6
OTHS Wind Ensemble to perform in Peoria at IMEC
The Ottawa Township High School Wind Ensemble will perform at the Illinois Music Education Conference (IMEC) on Jan. 30 at the Peoria Civic Center.
Kiwanis Club of Sterling to host trivia night fundraiser
The Kiwanis Club of Sterling will host a fun, friendly trivia night Sunday, Feb. 1. The event will take place at Sterling High School’s cafeteria from 3-5 p.m.
Former special counsel Jack Smith testifies at House hearing regarding Trump investigations

Former special counsel Jack Smith appeared publicly before the House Judiciary Committee on Thursday for the first time, forcefully defending his investigations into Donald Trump and warning that the rule of law in the United States must
First trilateral talks between US/Russia/Ukraine to be held in UAE

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy announced Thursday that representatives from Ukraine, Russia and the United States will hold their first-ever trilateral talks in the United Arab Emirates this week, marking a potentially significant step in efforts to end
2026 Country Thunder Florida festival to feature headliners Kane Brown, Zach Top, Gavin Adcock

Country Thunder Florida has announced its 2026 lineup, set to take place May 8-10 in St. Pete Beach on the 40-acre grounds of TradeWinds Resort. The festival location is a first for Country Thunder, which already hosts