St. Bede comes out strong to win Lady Bruins Christmas Classic opener
The St. Bede girls basketball team scored the game’s first eight points and led the rest of the way in a win over Annawan on the first day of the Lady Bruins Christmas Classic.
Serena controls tempo, tops Woodland at Shipyard Showdown
The Serena boys basketball team controlled the tempo and shot 51% from the floor in a 54-33 triumph over Woodland in the opening round of the Shipyard Showdown Tournament hosted by Seneca.
Yorkville Christian-Ottawa boys basketball
Zach Marini posted a double-double to help Yorkville Christian earn a 64-55 win over Ottawa at the Plano Christmas Classic.
Red-hot start helps lead Hall past Marquette at Shipyard Showdown
The Hall boys basketball team scored the initial 14 points and eventual posted a 61-39 opening-round victory over Marquette at the Shipyard Showdown Tournament at Seneca on Thursday.
5 Things to Do: Beat the post-holiday blues with activities in the Illinois Valley
Keep the festive spirit alive with 5 things to do in the Illinois Valley on the weekend after Christmas.
5 Things to Do: Beat the post-holiday blues with activities in the Illinois Valley
Keep the festive spirit alive with 5 things to do in the Illinois Valley on the weekend after Christmas.
Photos: Top feature photos of 2024 in the Illinois Valley
Photo editor Scott Anderson selected some of the best feature photos from 2024 in the Illinois Valley.
College update: Ayize Martin, Drew Harp teams play for national championships
Ayize Martin is a member of the College of DuPage Chaparrals program; Drew Harp plays for North Central College,
College update: Ayize Martin, Drew Harp teams play for national championships
Ayize Martin is a member of the College of DuPage Chaparrals program; Drew Harp plays for North Central College,
Dead body found in wheel well of United Airlines plane from Chicago to Maui
Authorities in Maui, Hawaii are investigating the discovery of a dead body in the wheel well of a United Airlines plane after it landed in Maui. The airline and police department said in statements on Wednesday that