Ottawa man judge calls ‘truly evil’ gets 14 years prison for robbery
An Ottawa man was sentenced Thursday to 14 years in prison robbing his then-girlfriend in October. Dezzan Phillips will serve concurrent sentences for drugs and domestic battery.
BCR Pigskin Prognosticators for Week 1, 2024
The BCR Pigskin Prognosticators are ready for some football. This week’s guest picker is Brandon LaChance of Edge of Your Seat Podcast, the Amboy News and the Mendota Reporter
What you need to know about Streator Cruise Night
Streator Cruise Night is scheduled Saturday, Aug. 31, in the city’s downtown.
College update: Mariah Hobson, Emma Kruse-Carter back in the game
Mariah Hobson and Princeton teammate Emma Kruse-Carter both sustained ACL injuries during their senior season with the Tigers. They are back in the game this fall at the college level.
Streator Fire Captain Ryan Reynolds retires after 26 years of service
Ryan Reynolds has been a pillar of leadership at the Streator Fire Department, guiding the department through numerous challenges and advancements. As he steps away from his role after 26 years, Reynolds concludes a career that helped
Andrew Rupcich, Logan Lee make NFL rosters
Andrew Rupcich, a 2017 McHenry West High School graduate, and son of 1992 Princeton High School grad Bill, will open the season with the Tennessee Titans. He is listed No. 2 on the Titans’ depth chart
LeBron James, Jimmy Butler among NBA players to be featured in Netflix sports series ‘Starting 5’
Some of the NBA’s most famous players are set to star in a 10-episode Netflix series titled ‘Starting 5,’ which ‘offers an intimate look at the 2023-24 NBA season, through the perspective of five basketball stars.’ produced
Take a listen to Jelly Roll’s song ‘Liar’ from upcoming LP ‘Beautifully Broken’
Jelly Roll has released “Liar,” the newest track from his forthcoming album Beautifully Broken which drops on October 11. Written by Jelly Roll along with Ben Johnson, Ashley Gorley and Taylor Phillips, “Liar” first debuted at the 2024
Lainey Wilson and Sam Hunt to headline 2025 Gulf Coast Jam
Gulf Coast Jam announced that Lainey Wilson will join Sam Hunt to serve as headliners at the 2025 edition of the Gulf Coast Jam. Additional headliners and the full lineup will be announced in the coming weeks.
Billy Bob Thornton’s ‘Landman’ to premiere on Paramount+ Nov. 17
Paramount+ announced that Landman, the new contemporary western from Taylor Sheridan starring Billy Bob Thornton, is set to premiere on Nov. 17. The 10-episode Landman is set in the proverbial boomtowns of West Texas, and is a