Girls basketball: Tri-County Conference tournament update

The Tri-County Conference girls basketball tournament resumes tonight at Henry with a pair of consolation bracket games. No. 1 St. Bede and No. 2 Putnam County will play for the title Thursday.
Girls basketball: Tri-County Conference tournament update

The Tri-County Conference girls basketball tournament resumes tonight at Henry with a pair of consolation bracket games. No. 1 St. Bede and No. 2 Putnam County will play for the title Thursday.
Best bets for bakeries, coffee shops, cafes in Starved Rock Country

You’ll find a delightful array of coffee shops, bakeries and cafes that will kick-start your morning on the perfect note.
Pedelty Box: After last year, Streator tweaked schedule for better postseason path

After opening last postseason playing 3A’s No. 1 team in the state, Streator boys basketball set about tweaking the Bulldogs’ nonconference schedule to better its resume. So far, it’s definitely working.
Asa Hutchinson drops out of GOP presidential race after last-place finish in Iowa

Former Arkansas Gov. Asa Hutchinson announced Tuesday that he is suspending his campaign for the Republican presidential nomination, after coming in last place at the Iowa caucuses. Hutchinson earned just 0.2% of the vote in Monday’s caucuses,
Long Island serial killer suspect Rex Heuermann charged with fourth Gilgo Beach murder

The suspect in the Gilgo Beach killings in Long Island was charged with the murder of a fourth victim on Tuesday. On Jan. 16, the Suffolk County District Attorney’s Office announced that 60-year-old Rex Heuermann, a former
Simu Liu to host 2024 People’s Choice Awards

NBC, Peacock and E! announced that Simu Liu will host the 2024 People’s Choice Awards in February, posting on its socials: “ Mark your calendars @simuliu is hosting the People’s Choice Awards on 2/18! Oh yeah, and
“Taylor Swift: The Eras Tour” becomes highest-grossing concert film of all time

Taylor Swift has earned another milestone with the release of her film “Taylor Swift: The Eras Tour” to North American theaters on October 13, 2023. “Taylor Swift: The Eras Tour” movie is officially the highest-grossing film in
Wander Woman: Bundle up and explore winter’s splendor

It turns out winter is as much an outdoor season as the rest of year. Some preparation is required, but the payoff is worth the effort.
Grace Johnson makes ‘swift’ work of Eagle Scout project on display in Ottawa

Spring Valley’s Grace Johnson has built a sculpture in Ottawa that helps migratory birds