Putnam County 7th graders win IESA Class 2A regional championship
Putnam County defeated Kewanee Wethersfield 35-33 to capture their own IESA Class 2A seventh-grade regional championship on Tuesday, Jan. 28. The Pumas advance to sectionals at 6:30 p.m. Monday, Feb. 3 to face host Joliet Laraway.
Marseilles arson suspect uses balloons filled with gasoline to start fire, prosecutors say

Marseilles arson suspect uses balloons filled with gasoline to start fire, prosecutors say
Jeffrey Peterson allegedly hurled gas-filled balloons into a Marseilles basement bedroom, setting fire to the house and briefly trapping the victim inside.
Streator woman arrested after postal inspector flags package with purported MDMA, ketamine, meth
A Streator woman was arrested Thursday after a United States Postal Inspector noticed a suspicious package containing illegal narcotics, according to authorities.
Streator woman arrested after postal inspector flags package with purported MDMA, ketamine, meth

Illinois Valley Symphony Orchestra announces Young Performers Competition winners, runners-up
The Illinois Valley Symphony Orchestra selected several student musicians as the winners and runners-up of its annual Young Performers Competition, recognizing outstanding young musicians in the region.
Illinois Valley Symphony Orchestra announces Young Performers Competition winners, runners-up

Woodland’s Nick Plesko, Seneca’s Todd Yegge reach milestones: The Times Thursday Roundup

Woodland’s Nick Plesko, Seneca’s Todd Yegge reach milestones: The Times Thursday Roundup
The Marquette girls basketball rolled to a win over Midland, Seneca boys wrestling coach Todd Yegge recorded his 400th career dual win and Woodland’s Nick Plesko reached1,000 career points in a victory over St. Bede. Plus, more
Princeton Moose to host Valentine’s Dance
The Princeton Moose Lodge will host a Valentine’s Dance from 6:30 to 9 p.m. Friday, Feb. 14.