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June 23, 2025
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Photos: Utica Fire Protection District's annual car show and cruise
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Photos: Utica Fire Protection District's annual car show and cruise

The Utica Fire Department held its annual Car Show and Cruise night on Saturday, June 21, 2025, at Carey Memorial Park in Utica. About 40 cars were on display at the show.

By Scott Anderson●
June 22, 2025 at 11:14 am CDT

Find your thrill this season with skydiving centers in northern Illinois

Find your thrill this season with skydiving centers in northern Illinois

Visit Skydive Chicago in Ottawa or Chicagoland Skydiving Center in Rochelle this spring or summer for a thrilling adventure.

By Kevin Druley – Shaw Local News Network correspondent●
June 21, 2025 at 6:02 am CDT

La Salle’s Stage 212 to present summer musical ‘Legally Blonde’

La Salle’s Stage 212 to present summer musical ‘Legally Blonde’

The musical is based on the classic 2001 film starring Reese Witherspoon.

By Shaw Local News Network●
June 19, 2025 at 11:42 am CDT

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