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Chicago Bears bring charity basketball to Illinois Valley in 1986

Chicago Bears bring charity basketball to Illinois Valley in 1986

Just weeks after winning Super Bowl XX, members of the Chicago Bears brought their talents to the hardwood in the Illinois Valley. On February 20, 1986, IVCC hosted the “Good News Bears,” a charity basketball team made up of Chicago Bears players for a United Way fundraiser

By Scott Anderson●
Photos: Bureau County firefighters called to Ohio for large brush fire

Photos: Bureau County firefighters called to Ohio for large brush fire

Firefighters responded to a large brush fire in the 26000 block of 2500 East Street on Wednesday, Feb. 18, 2026 near Ohio. A Mutual Aid Box Alarm call was elevated to the second-alarm for the brush fire. Bureau County Fire departments from Princeton, Ohio, Malden and others assisted with the fire.

By Scott Anderson●
Photos: Remembering when Rev. Jesse Jackson visited Peru

Photos: Remembering when Rev. Jesse Jackson visited Peru

Rev. Jesse Jackson spoke in Peru on Oct. 26, 2021, seeking answers in the death of Jelani Day. Jackson, the Baptist minister and two-time presidential candidate, helped propel the civil rights movement in the decades following the assassination of Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. He died Tuesday at the age of 84.

By Scott Anderson●
Photos: Illinois Valley celebrates Fat Tuesday with traditional Paczki treat

Photos: Illinois Valley celebrates Fat Tuesday with traditional Paczki treat

Fat Tuesday was celebrated in the Illinois Valley with Spring Valley Bakery and Bobaluk's selling paczkis. Paczki’s are rich, deep-fried Polish doughnuts traditionally filled with fruit preserves like plum or rose hip jam, and topped with powdered sugar or glaze. The pastries date back to the 1700's when bakers in Poland would use up their sugars, jellies and other items for the treats prior to Lent.

By Scott Anderson●

Photos: Princeton's Jackson Mason's shot seals Princeton win over Hall

Princeton defeated Hall 67-65 on Friday, Feb. 13, 2026 at Princeton High School. Princeton's Jackson Mason hit the game-winning jump shot to lead the Tigers to victory.

By Scott Anderson●

Photos: Princeton High School JV at Princeton Christian Academy

Here are Mike Vaughn's photos of Thursday's Princeton High School JV at Princeton Christian Academy boys basketball game. It is the first meeting between the two Princeton programs

By Kevin Hieronymus and Mike Vaughn for Shaw Local News Network●

Photos: Construction progresses at IVCC's agricultural education center

An aerial view of the Dr. Alfred E. Wisgoski Agricultural Education Center on Wednesday, Feb. 11, 2026, at Illinois Valley Community College in Oglesby. The new facility is expected to redefine IVCC’s agriculture program, equipping the college to train and upskill agricultural workers, support the development of new technologies and promote sustainable practices. Approximately $1.6 million has been pledged toward the agricultural center, and IVCC plans to launch a community donation program later this spring. The 10,250-square-foot building is slated for occupancy in 2027. The project is supported by a $3.5 million grant from the U.S. Department of Economic Development Administration, a $240,000 grant from the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity and a $1 million gift from the Wisgoski family.

By Scott Anderson●

Photos: E-P at Princeton boys basketball

Here are Mike Vaughn's photos of Tuesday's E-P at Princeton boys basketball game

By Kevin Hieronymus●

Photos: Large brush fire engulfs area along Interstate 180 in Princeton

Heavy smoke filled Interstate 180 about a half-mile south of the Illinois Route 26 and Interstate 180 intersection on Tuesday, Feb. 10, 2026 near Princeton. A Mutual Aid Box Alarm (MABAS) was dispatched around 12:30p.m. Fire departments from Bureau, Ladd, Wyanet, Princeton, Hennepin and others assisted with the brush fire. Firefighters had to use ATV's to access areas along the Hennepin Canal.

By Scott Anderson●