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Here’s the stories behind the some of the sports license plates you see

"9 IHSA SF," "HOLN 1," 7 DENVR," "CARDS 22," "GPACK 76." These are some of the sports plates you may see out on the streets. Here's the story behind them.

No charges for Princeton cop in DePue shooting that killed child

The police officer involved in the Mother’s Day shooting in rural DePue – a 3-year-old was struck and killed by gunfire – will not face criminal charges, Bureau County’s state’s attorney confirmed Wednesday.

Illinois Valley Chamber simplifies membership with new five-tier structure

The Illinois Valley Area Chamber of Commerce and Economic Development recently launched its new membership structure on Wednesday, July 1.

Free lunch Saturday at Streator’s Park Place

A free lunch is scheduled from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, July 11, at Park Place, 406 E. Hickory St., Streator.

Ottawa gas prices investigation reveals possible price gouging

“It’s very interesting how after we passed a resolution looking into gas prices, that gas prices in Ottawa went down,” Commissioner Tom Ganiere said during Tuesday night’s council meeting.