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Photos: TBM Reunion and Air Show Captivates Veterans

Photos: TBM Reunion and Air Show Captivates Veterans

The 11th annual TBM Reunion and Air Show continued on Saturday with a Veterans parade and full air show full of vintage World War II aircrafts.

By Kyle Russell for Shaw Local News Network●
Photos: Warbirds return to Peru for 11th annual TBM Reunion and Air Show

Photos: Warbirds return to Peru for 11th annual TBM Reunion and Air Show

The 11th annual TBM Reunion and Air Show provided a night air show, fireworks, a large selection of World War II aircraft, a Veterans parade, Skydive Chicago jumpers, and much more at the Illinois Valley Airport in Peru. The TBM Avenger Reunion is an award-winning aviation event that frequently ranks as one of the best air shows in North America.

By Scott Anderson●
Photos: Mendota hosts Class 2A girls Sectional track

Photos: Mendota hosts Class 2A girls Sectional track

Teams from Sterling, Rock Falls, Mendota, Princeton, Streator, La Salle-Peru, Ottawa, Coal City, Morris and Herscher all competed during the Class 2A Sectional track meet on Wednesday, May 13, 2026 in the Jeff Prusator Athletic Complex at Mendota High School.

By Scott Anderson●

Photos: Bureau County man appears in Court following deadly DePue incident

Anthony Daniel Rodriguez made an appearance in the Bureau County Courthous on Wednesday, May 13, 2026 in Princeton. Rodriguez, a 42-year-old man has been charged in connection with a shooting near DePue that killed a 3-year-old child during a domestic disturbance Sunday.

By Scott Anderson●

Photos: Class 1A Erie Sectional girls track and field meet

Local teams Amboy, Erie-Prophetstown, Fulton, Bureau Valley, Morrison, St. Bede and Newman compete with others in the Erie Girls Class 1A Sectional track and field meet Wednesday, May 13, 2026.

By Alex T. Paschal●

Photos: Starved Rock Safety roundtable meeting held in Utica

State Sen. Sue Rezin R-Morris and local agencies gathered for a roundtable meeting on Monday, May 11, 2026 at the Utica Fire Station. The meeting served as an opportunity to discuss safety, visitor experience, and general updates related to Starved Rock and Matthiessen State Parks.

By Scott Anderson●

Photos: WALLS 102 hosts Listener Appreciation Party in La Salle

WALLS 102 held their first Listener Appreciation Party sponsored by Leone's Polaris on Friday, May 8, 2026 at the Auditorium Ballroom in La Salle. Over 250 guests and sponsors attended the event. The band Wreckin' Dixie performed while guests danced, listened to music, and won huge local prizes. Free food was given to all who attended. WALLS 102 is a Shaw Local radio station.

By Scott Anderson●

Photos: Wallace Warrior Games draws 25 schools

The Wallace Warrior Games were held on Friday, May 8, 2026 at Wallace Grade School. The unified event promoted inclusiveness, friendships and fun. 25 schools and over 400 kids from La Salle, Bureau and Putnam Counties participated in the event.

By Scott Anderson●