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The fall colors are in full peak at Starved Rock and Matthiessen State Parks. Check out some spectacular fall photos from photo editor Scott Anderson.

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Here are Mike Vaughn's photos of Thursday's Class 2A Princeton Regional championship between Princeton and Newman. The Tigresses won in two sets

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Check out some of the best 2025 Halloween home displays across the Illinois Valley Region.

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Orion defeated St. Bede 25-22, 25-22, 25-13 during the Class 1A Regional semifinals on Wednesday, Oct. 29, 2025 at Putnam County High School. The Bruins end their season with a record of 18-13. Orion will play Putnam County for the Regional title tomorrow at 6p.m.

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Have you noticed excavators moving dirt along May Road in Peru? Work is being done at the The Illinois Valley Reliability Project encompassing a 23-mile stretch of 138-kV transmission line, upgrading and rebuilding the existing Princeton substation in the City of Princeton, and building a new switching station called Lima located near Peru. The transmission line will improve energy reliability for communities in La Salle and Bureau Counties. It includes constructing the new transmission line will connect the Princeton substation to the new Lima switching station. The Lima station will provide electricity to the City of Peru and La Salle County by adding the feed and supporting future growth and development. Currently Bureau County is served by a single radium feed and that is their only energy source. This project promises to change that narrative, introducing an additional feed that will not only enhance the resiliency of Princeton but also provide much-needed support to the entire Bureau County region. As the project progresses, Ameran will submit two final routes of the project with the Illinois Commerce Commission in 2026. Once the certificate is granted, the ICC will approve a final route. Ameran will then contact land owners to collect information, understand the opportunities, easement and compensation will be discussed with each land owner. Access roads will be built throughout the line from Peru to Princeton along Interstate 80. Steel poles will be built from a height of 80-120 feet tall with 7-8 structures (poles) per mile with a average span range of 700-800 of line feet between structures. The plan is to have the project completed and operational in 2029. The Illinois Valley Reliability project will enhance economic growth for now and in the future.

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Here are Mike Vaughn's photos of the Newman-Sherrard and Princeton-Kewanee matches Tuesday at the Princeton Regional

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The Harlem Wizards played a game against local Princeton Elementary School teachers and principals on Tuesday, Oct. 28, 2025 at Pannebaker Gymnasium at Logan Jr. High School. The Harlem Wizards began in 1962 by founder Howie Davis. The event was a fundraiser for the PES PTO to support school activities like field trips, assemblies, and teacher stipends. The Harlem Wizards won the game by a score of 87-76.

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Princeton defeted Erie-Prophetstown 48-0 on Friday, Oct. 24, 2025 on Bryant Field at Princeton High School. Check out photos from the game from Mike Vaughn.

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Rockridge defeated Hall/Putnam County 48-21 on Friday, Oct. 24, 2025 at Richard Nesti Stadium. Hall/Putnam County ends their season with a 3-6 record. Check out photos from the game by Jen Heredia.