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.
Bureau County area Christmas Tournament update, Dec. 26
A look at area tournaments for Bureau Valley, DePue, Hall, LaMoille, Princeton, Putnam County, St. Bede, Dec 26
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.
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.
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.
Launch new year with Winter Wildlife Trolley Tour
Starved Rock Lodge’s convenient guided tours bring you close to wildlife
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,