Photo Galleries | Illinois Valley
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Take a look at some of the week’s best photos, captured by Illinois Valley photographers from Sunday, Dec. 21, to Saturday, Dec. 27.
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Photo editor Scott Anderson selected some of the best news photos from 2025 in the Illinois Valley.
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Photo editor Scott Anderson selected some of the best sports photos from 2025 in the Illinois Valley.
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Photo editor Scott Anderson selected some of the best feature photos from 2025 in the Illinois Valley.
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Lexington defeated Marquette 63-56 to advance to the Shipyard Showdown Tournament Championship on Friday, Dec. 26, 2025 at Seneca High School. The Crusaders will play Hall in the third place game tomorrow at 6p.m. Check out photos from the game by Katy Arnold.
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Here are Gary Duncan's photos from Friday's game between Plano and Streator at the 62nd Plano Christmas Classic.
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Shaw Local photographers across northern Illinois captured some amazing moments this year, including the excitement and drama of high school sports, the hometown pride of a summer festival, and the reality of the news events that shaped our communities. Together, these images preserve not just what happened in 2025, but how it felt to live in the towns and neighborhoods we call home.
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Princeton the girls basketball team won the Ottawa Holiday Tournament with a 57-44 win over Metamora on Tuesday, Dec. 23, 2025 in Kingman Gymnasium at Ottawa High School. Check out photos from the game by Tom Sistak.
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Check out these decorative Christmas homes and parks throughout the Illinois Valley.
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