Boys basketball: Bureau Valley, Princeton to meet for last time in County Christmas Classic

Started in 2018, the Tigers have won all four meetings in the County Christmas Classic, winning the inaugural game at the Storm Cellar 58-44.
Guest column: Migratory influencers, is there where it’s headed?

The article covered Monterrosa’s decision to document the route and post his reports on social media outlets across the world. The story explained how he’d learned to live as a perpetual migrant, his content and clicks earning
Guest column: Migratory influencers, is there where it’s headed?

The article covered Monterrosa’s decision to document the route and post his reports on social media outlets across the world. The story explained how he’d learned to live as a perpetual migrant, his content and clicks earning
Dolly Parton fulfills cancer patient’s ‘bucket list’ item

Dolly Parton fulfilled a cancer patient’s ‘bucket list’ wish earlier this month, after the country music icon called longtime fan LeGrand Gold of Utah to serenade him during his years-long cancer battle. Gold had shard with KSL-TV,
Lainey Wilson surprises young fan with visit on Christmas Day

Lainey Wilson made a young fan’s Christmas special, by surprising her with a visit on the holiday itself! As shared on TikTok, Wilson visited her young fan, Sophia and her mother Chelsea in Alabama – and although
Eye On Illinois: Lots of changes going on the books for 2024

As the year’s end approaches, the quick hits on laws taking effect Jan. 1 get even quicker.
Tom Smothers, one-half of The Smothers Brothers comedy duo, dies at age 86

Tom Smothers, the older half of the legendary comedy duo The Smothers Brothers, died on Tuesday at the age of 86. According to a statement from the National Comedy Center, Smothers died “following a recent battle with
Bryan Tanaka confirms split from Mariah Carey after 7 years together

Mariah Carey and Bryan Tanaka have ended their relationship after seven years together. Tanaka, 40, confirmed his split from Carey, 54, in a statement on social media: “With mixed emotions, I share this personal update regarding my
OSF to host blood drive Jan. 16 in Peru

OSF Medical Group in Peru will host a community blood drive with ImpactLife from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 16.
Local scene: First Day Hikes, New Year’s parties for all ages in La Salle, Bureau, Putnam counties

First Day Hikes in Mendota, Starved Rock and Ottawa, New Year’s parties and basketball tournaments are among the highlights of the New Year’s Day weekend in the Illinois Valley.