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Logan’s Hawk Amy, Eric Giaquinto capture IESA State titles – Shaw Local

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Princeton Logan eighth graders Hawk Amy (left) and Eric Giaquinto captured IESA State wrestling championships Saturday at DeKalb. Amy won the 126-pounds title with Giaquinto winning the 155-pounds title. (Photo provided by Princeton wrestling)
The future of Princeton wrestling is looking bright.
A pair of Princeton Logan Junior High School eighth-grade wrestlers – Hawk Amy and Eric Giaquinto – captured IESA Class A state championships on Saturday at the Convocation Center on the campus of Northern Illinois University in DeKalb.
They were both excited to win together.
“Winning the state tournament with one of my best friends was amazing. We have worked hard together for a long time, and to be able to win it with him is something I will never forget,” Amy said. “I would like to thank all of my coaches for believing in me, especially my dad, who has been with me my whole journey. And seeing all of my closest friends cheering for me and Eric in the stands was pretty cool.”
Giaquinto said it was a moment he will never forget.
“Winning state in wrestling was one of the most exciting moments of my life. After months of hard practices, tough matches, and pushing through exhaustion, all the work finally paid off,” he said. “When the referee raised my hand, I felt an incredible rush of pride and happiness. Knowing that I had reached my goal and represented my team and school at the highest level made the victory even more meaningful.”
Amy won the 126-pound division, defeating Jax Alderin of Rockridge by technical fall at 3:16. He gave up only two points in four matches, opening with a fall in 47 seconds over Luke Henson before defeating Anthony Feole of Fairview Heights Grant by fall in 57 seconds and Alex Thompson of Rock Island Jordan Catholic by fall at 3:26.
Giaquinto landed the gold at 155 pounds by fall at 1:37 over Clayton Bush of Camp Point Central. He allowed just one point on the way to the title with a 13-0 major decision over Brantley Crumley of Petersburg PORTA, a fall at 0:46 over Manuel Rodriquez of Beardstown and a fall at 2:56 over Zyler Pozos of Forrest Prairie Central in the semifinals.
PHS coach Steve Amy was proud of his future Tigers.
“Those two have worked really hard for a long time to get where they are at,” said. Steve Amy, a two-time IKWF State champion at Rockridge. “I’m proud of what they have accomplished and can’t wait to see what they accomplish in the future.”
Four years ago, Casey Etheridge (first) and Augustus Swanson (third) medaled together for Logan and went on to capture IHSA State runner-up finishes for PHS this year.
Kevin has been sports editor of the BCR since 1986, covering Bureau County and IL Valley Sports. Was previously sports editor of the St. Louis Daily News and a regular contributor for the St. Louis Cardinals Magazine. He is a member of the IBCA and Illinois Valley Hall of Fames. He is one of 4 sportswriters from his tiny hometown Atlanta, IL

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Tornado warning with hail issued for parts of Bureau, Henry counties – Shaw Local

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Hail covers a driveway on Tuesday, March 10, 2026 in Princeton. (Scott Anderson)
The National Weather Service issued a tornado warning Tuesday night for parts of southwestern Bureau County and southeastern Henry County.
At 6:38 p.m., a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado was located just north of Kewanee and moving northeast at 40 mph. NWS Quad Cities issued the warning until 7:15 p.m, according to the weather service.
Forecasters warned the storm could produce a tornado and hail up to baseball size. Communities in the path included Sheffield, Buda and Neponset.
The storm is expected to impact areas near Johnson-Sauk Trail State Park and a stretch of Interstate 80 between mile markers 39 and 45.
Residents in the warned area are urged to take shelter immediately in a basement or interior room on the lowest floor of a sturdy building and stay away from windows.
Bill Freskos is a multimedia journalist based in the Illinois Valley. He covers hard news, local government, sports, business enterprise, and politics while contributing to Shaw Local Radio stations for Shaw Media across La Salle, Bureau, and Putnam counties.

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Tornado watch extended for much of northern Illinois – Shaw Local

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Thursday’s severe weather threat in northern Illinois (National Weather Service National Weather Service)
A tornado watch issued for much of northern Illinois Thursday afternoon has been extended until 11 p.m.
A tornado warning for northeastern McHenry County was also issued until 8:15 p.m., with a system moving east into Lake County.
The National Weather Service issued the watch for over three dozen northern Illinois counties around 1:45 p.m. Thursday. The watch is in effect until 8 p.m. Thursday.
Counties under the watch include Bureau, Carroll, DeKalb, Grundy, Kane, Kendall, LaSalle, Lee, McHenry, Ogle and Whiteside.
The NWS issued a severe thunderstorm warning shortly after 7 p.m. Thursday, effective until 8 p.m. for southeastern Ogle County, northern DeKalb County, northeastern Kane County, northeastern McHenry County and southern Boone County.
Around 7 p.m., a severe thunderstorm line was located from near Belvidere and Kirkland to 7 miles north of Malta near Hiillcrest to Rochelle, moving northeast at 60 mph.
Strong to potentially dangerous storms are expected to impact a broad stretch of northern Illinois on Thursday, including DeKalb, Sterling, Dixon, Rock Falls, and Princeton, with forecasters warning of fast-moving storms capable of producing tornadoes and damaging winds.
The National Weather Service has placed much of the area under an Enhanced Risk (Level 3 of 5) for severe weather, with multiple rounds of showers and thunderstorms expected throughout the day. While rain fell on Thursday morning, the greatest concern arrives later in the afternoon and early evening.
The National Weather Service says two windows for severe weather are possible. The first, from about noon to 4 p.m., could bring isolated severe storms if they become rooted in warmer air moving north. The more significant threat is expected between 4 and 9 p.m., when conditions may support supercells capable of producing damaging winds and tornadoes.
Areas along and west of Interstate 39, including Lee, Ogle, and Bureau counties, face a heightened tornado risk during that evening window.
Storms will be moving very quickly, at speeds up to 60 mph, which will significantly reduce warning times. Residents are urged to have a plan in place and be ready to take shelter quickly if warnings are issued.
Outside of thunderstorms, strong southerly winds will develop during the afternoon. Gusts of 45 to 50 mph are expected across much of the region, with a wind advisory in effect through early evening. These winds alone could knock down tree limbs, blow around unsecured objects, and lead to isolated power outages.
Heavy rainfall is also a concern. Several rounds of storms over the next 48 hours could bring widespread totals of 1 to 4 inches or more, with localized higher amounts possible. While widespread flooding is not expected on Thursday, ponding on roads and minor flooding in low-lying areas could occur.
Additional chances for severe weather continue Friday and possibly Saturday before a cooler, quieter pattern settles into the region early next week.
John Sahly is the Managing editor for the Shaw Local News Network. He has been with Shaw Media since 2008, previously serving as digital editor, and the Daily Chronicle sports editor and sports reporter.

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3-year-old killed after hostage situation, police shooting in rural Bureau County – wqad.com

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PRINCETON, Ill. — A 3-year-old child was hit by police gunfire during a hostage situation on Sunday in rural Bureau County, Illinois. 
The Bureau County Sheriff’s Office and Princeton Police Department responded to a domestic disturbance call at a trailer park in the 2700 block of East Street on May 10. Illinois State Police assisted with perimeter security. 
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ISP said a man was armed and holding several people hostage inside the trailer, including children. Officers entered the home and shots were fired, ISP said in its press release.
The man and the 3-year-old child were hit by gunfire, ISP said. The child was taken to the hospital, where they were pronounced deceased. The man was taken to the hospital with gunshot wounds. 
Officials have identified the man as Anthony D. Rodriguez. He faces three counts of aggravated unlawful restraint, two counts of domestic battery and three counts of aggravated assault. 
Off camera, News 8 spoke with several people who were in the home at the time of the incident.
The mother of the 3-year-old boy, who is also the subject’s girlfriend, said that the subject was armed with a knife and was threatening to hurt her children. When police got to the scene, she said he locked himself and three children in his bedroom, threatening to kill them if police entered the home. 
Soon after, she said police kicked the door down, and that shots were fired immediately after. She said there was too much chaos in the moment to see how her son died. 
The mom said her 3-year-old son Damien was a joyful kid. 
ISP and the Bureau County Sheriff’s Office have not provided any additional details to News 8 or the family, saying it’s an active and ongoing investigation. An autopsy is scheduled for Tuesday. News 8 will provide updates on this incident as they are made available. We have submitted a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request for the officers’ body-worn camera video. That was denied due to the ongoing investigation, but we will work to obtain the video when it can be made available. 

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