8 Princeton High School students receive Illinois State Scholars honors

Eight Princeton High School students from the graduating class of 2025 have been designated as Illinois State Scholars.
Oglesby chosen by Santa as Magic Mailbox location

For the ninth consecutive year, Santa has sent his Postmaster Elf to officially open the magic mailbox in Oglesby with direct access to the North Pole.
Oglesby chosen by Santa as Magic Mailbox location

For the ninth consecutive year, Santa has sent his Postmaster Elf to officially open the magic mailbox in Oglesby with direct access to the North Pole.
Peru Washington Park ice rink may open after Thanksgiving

Jack Frost seems to have arrived in the Illinois Valley this year, and as a result of the colder weather, the ice rink at Washington Park in Peru may be open sooner than anticipated.
Peru Washington Park ice rink may open after Thanksgiving

Jack Frost seems to have arrived in the Illinois Valley this year, and as a result of the colder weather, the ice rink at Washington Park in Peru may be open sooner than anticipated.
Kelly Clarkson returning to host NBC’s Rockefeller Christmas Tree special

Kelly Clarkson will return to host the ‘Christmas In Rockefeller Center’ special on NBC. This year’s Rockefeller Center Christmas Tree is a Norway Spruce from West Stockbridge, Mass., the first tree to hail from the state since
A Servant’s Heart in Ottawa serves 40 Thanksgiving meals

A Servant’s Heart, an Ottawa nonprofit, hosted its annual Thanksgiving dinner Monday to feed the community.
Write Team: Hope is what we need, and it’s found during Christmas

Why did I feel the need to begin holiday decorating early?