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Photos: Area teams compete in 7-on-7 football at Princeton High School
Cooper Smith and his Ottawa Pirate teammates struggle to gain ground against Sandwich Highschool during the final game of tug of war during a multiple high school practice football meet at Princeton High School on July 20, 2024. (Kyle Russell)
Adens Lamp Foundation to host golf fundraiser Sept. 21 in Spring Valley
SPRING VALLEY – The Aden Lamps Foundation will host a golf outing fundraiser at 9 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 21, at Spring Creek Golf Course, 286 Spring Creek Drive, Spring Valley. The outing includes 18 holes of golf with a cart, a four-person golf scramble, games and cash prizes. Grilled...
Bruce & Ollie’s in Utica to host Corn and Potato Roast
Bruce & Ollie’s Corn and Potato Roast is scheduled 6 to 9 p.m. Friday, July 26, at the business on the corner of Church and Mill streets in Utica. Bruce & Ollie’s will offer BLTs, Country Kids Produce will be roasting fresh sweet corn and baked potatoes, Ginger Road will have its beer and live entertainment will be provided by Tony DiLuciano.
College signing: Streator’s Josie Goerne will hit the pitch for IVCC
Recent Streator High graduate Josie Goerne has signed to continue her education at Illinois Valley Community College in Oglesby and her soccer career at the NJCAA level with the Eagles. Goerne, a sweeper for the Bulldogs and the 2024 Times Girls Soccer Player of the Year, is pictured (front, center) at her signing ceremony seated alongside her parents, with Streator soccer coach J.T. Huey standing behind.
Man shot after altercation at City Park in Streator
A male was shot Saturday afternoon at City Park in Streator following an altercation, according to police. Streator Deputy Chief Robert Wood confirmed that Streator Police Department responded to a call at 4:46 p.m., locating the victim at City Park. The victim was then airlifted to OSF Saint Francis Medical...
Fore on Main in Marseilles celebrates grand opening with ribbon-cutting ceremony
Downtown Marseilles welcomed a new venue Saturday with the grand opening of Fore on Main, a multigaming bar concept looking to provide a variety of virtual sports experiences. Owned by Nick and Molly Kaminski, Fore on Main aims to be more than just a sports bar. The Kaminskis showcased an...
Mid Summer Showdown at Sandwich Fairgrounds an event for families, visitors of all ages
Mid Summer Showdown will be held from noon to 11:30 p.m. Saturday, July 27, at the Sandwich Fairgrounds, 1401 Suydam Road. The event will feature Illiana remote-control rollers, beer tent, Cruise Night with food vendors, Kids’ Pedal Pull, FFA Fun Tent, petting zoo, bounce house, ISP Truck and Tractor Pull, live music and more. $10 admission; free for kids 12 and younger. For more information, visit facebook.com/MidSummerShowdown.
Streator 12-Year-Old All-Stars start off 2-0 at state tournament
At Ogle and Whiteside counties on Saturday, the Streator 12-Year-Old All-Stars started off the Illinois Major Division State Tournament with a pair of victories, setting themselves up nicely heading into Sunday’s final day of pool play and the start of bracket play Monday at field in Rochelle, Rock Falls and Sterling.
Streator Dairy Queen receives award, becomes national training location
The Streator Dairy Queen, 2320 N. Bloomington St., recently received a PRIDE (Personal Responsibility in Delivering Excellence) Award from the Dairy Queen system for achieving a high level of cleanliness and food safety. “We feel honored to have received such a prestigious award,” said Lily Ramirez, owner. “We work hard...
History of Interurban, local streetcar lines talk set July 21 at Ottawa museum
A history lecture is scheduled 2 p.m. Sunday, July 21, at the Ottawa Historical and Scouting Heritage Museum. Dan Schott will talk about the history of the Interurban and the local streetcar lines. The cost is $10 and all money goes to the new building expansion fund. The public is welcome, but seating is limited. Early birds may view summer exhibits at the museum, 1100 Canal St.
Motorcyclist dies in Peru 2-vehicle crash
A motorcyclist died Saturday after a two-vehicle crash on May Road just east of Route 251 in Peru. Peru police, fire and emergency medical services responded at 10:35 a.m. to the crash involving a vehicle and motorcyclist. Upon the officers’ arrival, the motorcyclist was found unresponsive, Peru Police Chief Sarah Raymond said. Lifesaving efforts were performed by officers and EMS personnel, but the motorcyclist was pronounced dead at the scene, Raymond said.
Road and Sidewalk Work to Begin Monday on Dayton and East Center Streets in Sandwich
Sandwich City Hall says road and sidewalk work is starting Monday on Dayton Street between Route 34 and Lions Road and on East Center Street from Main Street to Latham Street. The streets are being repaved, and new sidewalks are being poured. The roads will stay mostly open when possible, but sidewalks will be closed. Residents are asked not to drive over newly poured sidewalks in front of their driveways for a minimum of 72 hours and not to walk on them for at least 24 hours. People parking on the street will need to find alternative parking while work is being done in front of their homes.
Streator Man Given Notice to Appear on Shoplifting Charge
Walmart stores seem to attract alleged shoplifters looking for a quick five-finger discount. It's happened again, this time at the store in Streator. Thursday night at about 7:20, Streator police were called to the Walmart in that city on a complaint of a possible case of retail theft. Eighteen-year-old Quentin...
Among the corn and soybean fields, Brazil ag group tours Kendall County
As they stepped off the charter bus, the tasty aroma of grilled pork burgers captured their lunchtime attention and appetites at Newark High School. With presentations on agriculture, the group of 30 listened intently through their Portuguese interpreter Sarah. There were farmers, government officials, an irrigation specialist, a researcher, and...
Ottawa Redblacks Escape, Beat Edmonton Elks at Home
Touchdowns were hard to come by in the CFL on Friday starting with the early game as the Ottawa Redblacks picked up a 20-14 win over the Edmonton Elks. The Redblacks offensive line struggled to protect quarterback Dru Brown, who was sacked four times. Ottawa only mustered up 304 yards, while the defense created two turnovers against Edmonton.
Ottawa Redblacks vs. Edmonton Elks: Redblacks Secure 20-14 Win in CFL Duel
Ottawa Redblacks secure a 20-14 victory over the Edmonton Elks in a CFL matchup, with touchdowns being scarce throughout the game. The Redblacks struggled offensively, gaining only 304 yards and facing four sacks on quarterback Dru Brown, while their defense forced two turnovers against Edmonton. Ottawa Redblacks improved to 4-2...
Dickinson House in Oglesby to host ice cream social, concert
An ice cream social and concert will begin at 5 p.m. Wednesday, July 31, at the Dickinson House, 440 Dale Ave., Oglesby. There will be an ice cream social and open house at 5 p.m.; live music featuring musicians of the Illinois Valley with classics, pop, polka and patriotic music at 7:30 p.m.; then tours of the Dickinson House at 7:30 p.m.
Graves-Hume library in Mendota to host voter registration event
Graves-Hume Public Library, 1401 W. Main St., Mendota, will host a voter registration event from 4 to 7 p.m. Wednesday, July 24. To register, the individual must be a citizen of the U.S., be at least 17 year old on or before the next primary election and be at least 18 years old on or before the next general or consolidated election.
Berry Memorial celebrates champions, Hall of Famers
Following last weekend’s Berry Memorial men’s golf tournament, the flight champions and 2024 Richard J. Berry Memorial Golf Association Hall of Fame inductees were honored during a banquet at the site of the final round, the Eastwood in Streator. This year’s two Hall of Fame inductees were Muff...
Streatorland Historical Museum to host program on John E. Williams
David Reed will be giving a presentation on John E. Williams at 1 p.m. Saturday, July 20, at the Streatorland Historical Museum, 109 E. Elm St. Williams of Streator was a nationally known figure at the turn of the 20th century. He is responsible for many laws and regulations concerning work place safety, and was responsible for bringing unions to the Midwest.
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