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Illinois Valley - Shaw LocalMarseilles to vote on Knudson Park improvements
Marseilles city council will vote Wednesday on a $13,500 consulting contract for improvements to Knudson Park, part of a larger state grant project.
Illinois Valley - Shaw LocalWyaton Hills Ladies Day Golf, June 30
The Play of the Day was “choose a hole 1-9 and subtract from total score.” Karen Towns (42) was first, Sue Garvin (49) second and Sherri Sturm (50) third.
Illinois Valley - Shaw LocalBig brother’s advice pays for off Casey Etheridge: 2026 BCR Male Athlete of the Year
When Casey Etheridge was in the seventh grade, his older brother, Carson, tried to get him to work on his game with a little conditioning involved. Casey…
Illinois Valley - Shaw LocalRepairs to Princeton’s Red Covered Bridge could begin this fall
Plans to restore Red Covered Bridge in Princeton are moving closer to construction, with repairs expected to begin as soon as this fall.
Illinois Valley - Shaw LocalNaming of new L-P principal continues shake-up of school management personnel
Hanson’s appointment as principal changes the structure of L-P, as well as Ottawa Township High School.
Illinois Valley - Shaw LocalKelly Street Bridge reopens in Streator after nearly 10 years, $1M project
After nearly 10 years of being closed, the Kelly Street Bridge in Streator reopened to traffic Monday.
Illinois Valley - Shaw LocalPresenting the 2026 Times All-Area Baseball Team
We are proud to present the 2026 Times All-Area Baseball Team, filled with standouts from Newark, Serena, Somonauk, Earlville/Leland, Streator, Sandwich…
Illinois Valley - Shaw LocalThe 2026 Times Baseball Player of the Year: Marquette’s Alec Novotney
Marquette's Alec Novotney is the 2026 Times Baseball Player of the Year. The right-hander was the unquestioned on-the-field leader of the Crusaders during a…
Illinois Valley - Shaw LocalPistol Shrimp win second half opener: Pistol Shrimp weekly update
The Illinois Valley Pistol Shrimp opened the second half of the season with a win Saturday.
Illinois Valley - Shaw LocalPrinceton’s Landen Hoffman advances to Junior Olympics
Landen Hoffman will be chasing the gold at the Junior Olympics in Des Moines, Iowa in August. He qualified with a fourth-place at the Region 13 National…
Illinois Valley - Shaw LocalFinalists for 2025-26 BCR Male Athlete of the Year
Braden Curran, Casey Etheridge, Gino Ferrari, Gavin Lanham and Logan Philhower are up for BCR Male Athlete of the Year honors for 2025-26.
Illinois Valley - Shaw LocalRate cuts eased our property taxes (a little)
Every year, a city in the Illinois Valley gets a gold star for giving residents a break on their property taxes. This year, the winner is Streator. Many other…
Illinois Valley - Shaw LocalWhere to find cooling centers as heat advisory grips Illinois Valley
The Illinois Valley is under a heat advisory through late Wednesday, July 1, with feels-like temperatures of 105 degrees. Shaw Local is providing a list of…
Illinois Valley - Shaw LocalPeru police announce parking restrictions for July 3 fireworks
The Peru Police Department announced the temporary parking restrictions for the July 3 fireworks display. These temporary restrictions are in addition to the…
Illinois Valley - Shaw LocalThe show is a go in Peru
Despite flooding on the Illinois River, Peru Mayor Ken Kolowski said Monday, June 29, 2026, that Independence Day fireworks will proceed as planned.
Illinois Valley - Shaw LocalRed wigs, wild muumuus: Utica’s Mrs. Roper Romp grows into a summer must-do
If you were in Utica on Saturday, then you might have spotted lots of red, curly hair and some eye-popping clothes. (And that’s not eye-popping in a good way.)
Illinois Valley - Shaw LocalGranville library announces early July programs
Putnam County Public Library District’s Granville branch announces early July programs.
Illinois Valley - Shaw LocalSpirit Matters: Taking charge of health at midlife
Many of us sail through the first half of our lives with generally good health, without having to try too hard.
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Putnam library announces early July programs
Putnam County Public Library District’s Condit branch announces early July programs.
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McNabb library announces early July programs
Putnam County Public Library District’s McNabb branch announces early July programs
Illinois Valley - Shaw LocalHigh winds force La Salle Speedway to cancel July 2
Wednesday brought high winds clocked at more than 50 mph and La Salle Speedway and Event Center certainly felt it. Damage to the facility forced owners to…
Illinois Valley - Shaw LocalTrial moved to Aug. 24 in Ottawa tavern shooting
An Ottawa man charged in an April 18 shooting at an Ottawa tavern (the victim survived) waived his right to a speedy trial Friday and will be tried later this…
Illinois Valley - Shaw LocalListen: Illinois Valley’s 5 most-read stories this week, June 21-27
Catch up on the week’s top Illinois Valley news in minutes for June 21-27. Hear the week’s 5 most popular stories, read aloud for you
Illinois Valley - Shaw LocalWhere to watch fireworks in Illinois Valley 2026
Illinois Valley communities are launching fireworks displays this summer, with shows running from late June through early August.
Illinois Valley - Shaw LocalPaperwork: Kindness to strangers is not a big deal ... unless you’re the stranger
When you’re helping someone, don’t think about the task or if you can do it correctly. It’s not about how much you can or cannot do.
Illinois Valley - Shaw LocalPresenting the 2026 Times All-Area Softball Team
We are proud to present the 2026 Times All-Area Softball Team, filled with standouts from Newark, Serena, Somonauk/Leland, Earlville, Streator, Sandwich…
Illinois Valley - Shaw LocalThe 2026 Times Softball Player of the Year: Seneca’s Hayden Pfeifer
Congratulations to the 2026 Times Softball Player of the Year, Seneca all-state pitcher/hitter Hayden Pfeifer.
Illinois Valley - Shaw LocalGrand Bear to cut ribbon on villas rebuilt after 2022 fire
Grand Bear Resort at Starved Rock is proud to announce the grand opening of the newly rebuilt units, marking the completion of a remarkable journey that began…
Illinois Valley - Shaw LocalBureau County marriage licenses through June 4, 2026
The following marriage licenses were recently recorded at the Bureau County Courthouse:
Illinois Valley - Shaw LocalSecond mural in downtown Mendota completed
A second mural in downtown Mendota is now complete.
Illinois Valley - Shaw LocalBureau County Property Transfers: May 16-31, 2026
The following property transfers were recently recorded at the Bureau County Recorder of Deeds’ office in the Bureau County Courthouse:
Illinois Valley - Shaw LocalFrom Japan to Peru: Onozaki twins chase baseball dreams together with Pistol Shrimp
More than 6,000 miles from their hometown, Japanese twin brothers Yamato and Takeru Onozaki have reunited in the Illinois Valley this summer to take the next…
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Bureau County Property Transfers: May 1-15, 2026
The following property transfers were recently recorded at the Bureau County Recorder of Deeds’ office in the Bureau County Courthouse:
Illinois Valley - Shaw LocalHistoric presentation on Cherry Mine Disaster in Streator this weekend
Local historian David Reed will give a presentation on the history during the Cherry Mine Disaster this Saturday.
Illinois Valley - Shaw LocalLa Salle County steps up Independence Day DUI enforcement
La Salle County Sheriff’s Office announced plans for Independence Day traffic enforcement with a focus on impaired and unbuckled drivers. The safety campaign…
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Steve Hanson named L-P High School principal
Hanson, who has served as athletic director since 2023, begins the new role July 1.
Illinois Valley - Shaw LocalMarilla Park in Streator closed due to flooding
Marilla Park in Streator was closed temporarily today due to flooding from storms on Wednesday evening.
Illinois Valley - Shaw LocalLa Salle Police Department hosting National Night Out
La Salle’s first-ever National Night Out is scheduled for 5-8 p.m. on Tuesday, Aug. 4, 2026 at Hegeler Park. Admission is free.
Illinois Valley - Shaw LocalEureka Savings Bank gets naming rights to L-P’s agriculture building
The L-P Board of Education formally accepted a $500,000 donation from Eureka Savings Bank during a Board Meeting on Wednesday night.
Illinois Valley - Shaw LocalL-P recognizes state qualifying track and field athletes
Qualifiers and coaches from L-P’s Boys, Girls and Special Olympics Track and Field teams were recognized by the Board of Education at its meeting Wednesday…
Illinois Valley - Shaw LocalOSF to offer free fall-prevention program in Streator
OSF HealthCare, in collaboration with Mendota Area Senior Services and the Western Illinois Area Agency on Aging, is holding a free eight-week program in…
Illinois Valley - Shaw Local‘Run Today for Tomorrow’ 5K returns to Ottawa June 27
Runners and walkers will lace up their shoes for a meaningful cause on Saturday, June 28, as the 6th annual Run Today for Tomorrow 5K returns to the Ottawa…
Illinois Valley - Shaw LocalExplosion leads to garage fire in Mendota
Fire damage was limited to the attached garage and above attic, and the walls connected to the main house, however water and smoke damage extended further into…
Illinois Valley - Shaw LocalMeet the 2026 BCR Girls Track & Field Team
Here are the leading ladies for the 2026 BCR Girls Track & Field Team representing ALO, Bureau Valley, Hall, Princeton and St. Bede
Illinois Valley - Shaw LocalLa Salle approves $23,617 speed-tracking trailer
The La Salle City Council approved the purchase of a new Stalker MC360 Message Trailer at a cost of $23,617. The trailer will be used for data collecting and…
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Streator police warn of phone scam using department name
The Streator Police Department is alerting residents to a phone scam in which individuals are falsely using the department’s name and address to deceive…
Illinois Valley - Shaw LocalHeavy medal! Lily Bosnich is St. Bede’s most decorated athlete: 2026 BCR Girls Track & Field Athlete
Lily Bosnich has won so many medals over her track career at St. Bede she needs a couple of hangers to transport them all when asked for a photo shoot. It’s a…
Illinois Valley - Shaw LocalTessa Krull TCC Player of the Year, plus all of our area’s 2026 softball all-conference honorees
Softball standouts from across The Times area received all-conference accolades following the conclusion of the 2026 season.
Illinois Valley - Shaw LocalWorld traveler coming to Graves-Hume Public Library
John Lynn has traveled from the Pacific Ocean to the Atlantic Ocean and will discuss his biking, hiking and canoeing adventures along this country’s national…
Illinois Valley - Shaw LocalIVCC hosts summer volleyball and basketball clinics
Illinois Valley Community College will host two athletic clinics this summer for area youth.
Illinois Valley - Shaw LocalLa Salle’s Tree Inventory project gets new contractor
The next phase of the City of La Salle’s Downtown Tree Inventory Management Plan is taking root.
Illinois Valley - Shaw LocalMarshall-Putnam Fair opens online entry for 2026
Exhibitors can now register for the 105th Annual Marshall-Putnam Fair through an online fair book available at marshallputnamfair.org.
Illinois Valley - Shaw LocalThird annual Marshall-Putnam Fair 5K scheduled for July 12
The Marshall-Putnam Fair will kick off its 2026 season with the County Fair Stampede 5K on Sunday, July 12.
Illinois Valley - Shaw LocalAdam Swanson, Alec Novotney’s player of the year awards headline baseball all-conference honors
Numerous Times-area baseball players received all-conference accolades following the conclusion of the 2026 season, headlined by Ottawa and Marquette each…
Illinois Valley - Shaw LocalShaw Local Radio Podcast: “The Drowsy Chaperone” at Stage 212
Day Jones interviews Becky Christopherson and Phil Grant, part of the cast of Stage 212’s upcoming production “The Drowsy Chaperone.” The show will run from…
Illinois Valley - Shaw LocalStage 212 replacing electronic display sign
Stage 212 Business and Production Manager Reid Tomasson said that the new sign, to be purchased from P & D Sign Company in Peru, will have enhanced…
Illinois Valley - Shaw LocalSt. Bede to destroy student records from class of 2021
St. Bede Academy will destroy 2021 student records.
Illinois Valley - Shaw LocalUtica cancels two meetings set for June 25
Utica has canceled two meetings previously set for Thursday, June 25.
Illinois Valley - Shaw LocalMarseilles looks to consulting services to help Knudson Park development
City officials voted to approve a $13,500 proposal for professional consulting services with JSD Professional Services to help with Open Space Land Acquisition…
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Sale of Fox River Resort in doubt following community push back
V Resort Living, a company with a background in real estate and tech startups, said in a news release that it was reconsidering its purchase of the resort…