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Putnam County upset Henry-Senachwine 25-21, 16-25, 25-23 during the Class 1A Regional semifinals on Wednesday, Oct. 29, 2025 at Putnam County High School. Putnam County will play for the Regional title on Thursday at 6p.m.
The Illinois Valley Food Pantry is gearing up for the food assistance shutdown. Beginning Nov. 1, food assistance used by more than 40 million Americans will not be distributed from November due to the ongoing US government shutdown. Food shortage will worsen local food pantries due to the the shutdown.
Have you noticed excavators moving dirt along May Road in Peru? Work is being done at the The Illinois Valley Reliability Project encompassing a 23-mile stretch of 138-kV transmission line, upgrading and rebuilding the existing Princeton substation in the City of Princeton, and building a new switching station called Lima located near Peru. The transmission line will improve energy reliability for communities in La Salle and Bureau Counties. It includes constructing the new transmission line will connect the Princeton substation to the new Lima switching station. The Lima station will provide electricity to the City of Peru and La Salle County by adding the feed and supporting future growth and development. Currently Bureau County is served by a single radium feed and that is their only energy source. This project promises to change that narrative, introducing an additional feed that will not only enhance the resiliency of Princeton but also provide much-needed support to the entire Bureau County region. As the project progresses, Ameran will submit two final routes of the project with the Illinois Commerce Commission in 2026. Once the certificate is granted, the ICC will approve a final route. Ameran will then contact land owners to collect information, understand the opportunities, easement and compensation will be discussed with each land owner. Access roads will be built throughout the line from Peru to Princeton along Interstate 80. Steel poles will be built from a height of 80-120 feet tall with 7-8 structures (poles) per mile with a average span range of 700-800 of line feet between structures. The plan is to have the project completed and operational in 2029. The Illinois Valley Reliability project will enhance economic growth for now and in the future.
Here are Mike Vaughn's photos of the Newman-Sherrard and Princeton-Kewanee matches Tuesday at the Princeton Regional
The Harlem Wizards played a game against local Princeton Elementary School teachers and principals on Tuesday, Oct. 28, 2025 at Pannebaker Gymnasium at Logan Jr. High School. The Harlem Wizards began in 1962 by founder Howie Davis. The event was a fundraiser for the PES PTO to support school activities like field trips, assemblies, and teacher stipends. The Harlem Wizards won the game by a score of 87-76.
Fieldcrest advances past Woodland 25-19, 25-15 during the Class 1A Regional semifinals on Tuesday, Oct. 28, 2025 at Woodland High School. Fieldcrest will play for the title on Thursday at 6p.m. at Woodland High School.
Dan Znaniecki of H&H Builders applied a fresh coat of paint on the exterior of the Mendota Chamber of Commerce building on Monday, Oct. 27, 2025 downtown Mendota.
Earlville defeated Leland 25-22, 25-20, 25-10 during the Class 1A volleyball Regional on Monday, Oct. 27, 2025 in Somonauk. The Raiders will play Aurora Christian on Wednesday at 6p.m. at Somonauk High School.
Crews remove the sidewalk at the corner of Jefferson and Main Street on Monday, Oct. 27, 2025 in Mendota. The City of Mendota is reconstructing sidewalks to comply with ADA accessibility. The project includes 2,100 square feet of sidewalk, 184 feet of curb and gutter, asphalt patching and other miscellaneous improvements.
Dozens of longtime customers, friends and families gathered at The Rootbeer Stand in Oglesby on Saturday, Oct. 25, 2025, to say thank you to Sam's Pizza owner Sammy Leone during a meet and greet organized to celebrate his retirement.
Peru's Illinois Valley Auto Group hosts Trunk or Treat on Saturday, Oct. 25, 2025, with games and trick-or-treating.
Kankakee shut out L-P 6-0 on Saturday, Oct. 25, 2025 at Ottawa High School.
Princeton defeted Erie-Prophetstown 48-0 on Friday, Oct. 24, 2025 on Bryant Field at Princeton High School. Check out photos from the game from Mike Vaughn.
O'Fallon shut out L-P 34-0 on Friday, Oct. 24, 2025 at Howard Fellows Stadium. The Cavs end their season with a record of 2-7. Check out photos of the game by MaKade Rios.