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The shop, currently at 225 Backbone Road, will move to 902 N. Main St., the former location of Sean Philip Bridals, which closed in March 2025.
Citing risks of increased pollution and higher electricity costs for all consumers, a science-based nonprofit is calling on Illinois lawmakers to strengthen regulations amid the ongoing data center boom.
School districts across the Illinois Valley have announced full closures, shifts to e-learning or delays on Monday due to dangerously cold temperatures and wind chills forecast for the region.
Delilah Gyurkovics was selected during an audition process in October.
Visitors to Starved Rock State Park brave harsh winter weather during Bald Eagle Weekend on Saturday, Jan. 24, 2026. Power outages affecting areas along the Illinois waterway forced organizers to relocate programs and shows to the La Salle room at Starved Rock Lodge. The Illinois Waterway Visitor's Center closed due to a lack of power, with its activities moved indoors.
The Bureau County Soil and Water Conservation District will hold its annual meeting at 9 a.m. Thursday at The Cliff Event Center in Princeton.
Catch up on the week\u2019s top Illinois Valley news in minutes for Jan. 18-24. Hear the week\u2019s 5 most popular stories, read aloud for you
Nearly the entire state is abnormally dry or in some form of drought as a result of a shortfall of precipitation last year, according to the U.S. Drought Monitor released Jan. 15.
Putnam County Sheriff Joshua Boedigheimer will award a $500 scholarship for the 2026-2027 academic year.
The Municipal Utilities Association (IMUA) and member municipalities are offering four $1,000 scholarships for high school seniors in the area.
U.S. Rep. Lauren Underwood has announced millions of federal dollars secured for three projects in the 14th District: A Prairie Band Potawatomi Nation building in Shabbona, a food pantry in La Salle and a health center in Mendota.
The Chief Senachwine Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution is helping members research ancestors who participated in the American Revolution.
Dr. David Lawrence, principal of St. Bede Academy in Peru, Friday announced St. Bede\u2019s honor roll for the first semester of the 2025-26 school year.
Two DePue men were ordered detained Thursday in Bureau County Jail after being charged with non-probationable drug offenses.<\/p>\n

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