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Class 1A state baseball tournament at a glance

A look at the four teams competing this weekend in the Class 1A state baseball tournament in Champaign.

Putnam County adding to rich baseball tradition with seventh state appearance

The Putnam County baseball program has qualified for state in every full decade since the school opened. The 2026 Panthers play North Clay in Friday's semifinals in the school's seventh state appearance.

Tornado watch issued for Northern Illinois, Illinois Valley until 11 p.m.

The National Weather Service Storm Prediction Center in Norman, Oklahoma, issued Tornado Watch 308 at 7:05 p.m. Wednesday, June 10, affecting 20 Illinois counties until 11 p.m.

Free lunch Saturday at Streator’s Park Place

A free lunch is scheduled from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, June 13, at Park Place, 406 E. Hickory St., Streator.

Second Story Teen Center in Princeton to celebrate one year in new building

The Second Story Teen Center in Princeton will celebrate one year in its new building with a event next week.