The 2026 Times Girls Track and Field Athlete of the Year: Sandwich’s Sunny Weber

‘This tournament means so much’: Peru celebrating 40th anniversary of Central Region Tournament

The Central Region Tournament is celebrating its 40th anniversary in Peru this summer. “This tournament means so much to so many," said Bo Windy, who helped bring the tournament to the Illinois Valley in 1986.

Morris Hospital names two new board members

The Morris Hospital and Healthcare Centers board of directors recently named Pete Fleming of Minooka and Jay McCracken of Ottawa as new board members.

Princeton High School destroying student files from class of 2017-2019

Princeton High School is destroying cumulative student files for graduates from 2017, 2018, and 2019, but former students have until July 24 to request their records before they’re permanently discarded.

La Salle Junior League softball places second in state

The La Salle Junior League softball team placed second in the state tournament.

IVCC names spring 2026 academic honors list

Illinois Valley Community College recently announced its academic honors list for the spring 2026 semester.