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Historical covers for May 30: Retiring teachers reflect on years in district

‘You sold us out’: Illinois data center boom ignites local backlash

La Salle-Peru softball’s best season since 2013 ends with sectional final loss to Dunlap

The Times Athlete of the Week: Streator’s Kinslee Sweeden

Photos: Semi rollover slows traffic on Interstate 80 near La Salle

Ottawa Farmers Market returns Saturday with grand opening celebration

‘Epitome of a volunteer’: Marseilles man’s legacy built on service

34 years of open doors: A teacher’s legacy at Seneca High

More than cameras: How one SRO built a culture of safety at Seneca High

‘It’s rewarding’: L-P trainer has been helping athletes for 26 years

They show up, every single day: The Illinois Valley’s reader-nominated Everyday Heroes of 2026

Longtime ‘Blue Streak’ and voice of Woodstock basketball is beloved by high school students, staff

Crews respond after tornado, say they’re just doing their job

These 911 dispatchers are often the first first responders in DeKalb County

Dixon police chief Ryan Bivins cherishes impacting lives through his faith, service and basketball

As a truant officer, he sees families struggling. And he’s helped scores of them

‘Walking that walk with people who understand’: Peers lean on each other in tight-knit recovery community

Photos: Marquette walks off in 4-3 win over Bishop McNamara, Class 2A regional championship baseball

Anthony Couch’s walk-off homer gives Marquette regional title over Bishop McNamara

St. Patrick DL David Folorunsho commits to Notre Dame: ‘I’m the player with the most tenacity’

St. Laurence LB Sean Rice commits to Illinois

Mount Carmel WR Quentin Burrell commits to Michigan: ‘I’m ready to earn everything’

CCL/ESCC football notes: Colin McEniry, Henry Miller among players to watch as Marmion eyes return to playoffs

Slavenas: Lobby Day means citizen participation and education

Eye On Illinois: Surprise! Budget pressures mounting as legislative deadline nears

Paperwork: My desire to be more like Sherlock Holmes faded when my world turned kind of orange

Batavia Business Beat: Here’s what’s happening this summer

Byron York: The DNC autopsy: Did Democrats really want to know? 

A piece of Dixon history: Deaths and dynasty at Reynolds Wire

Eye On Illinois: Will lawmakers who know better still buckle for Bears’ tax demands?

Cal Thomas: Hey, America: Stop complaining

Jackyl rocks Hollywood Casino Joliet June 5

‘All Shook Up’ on stage at Byron Civic Theatre this weekend

Photos: 2026 IHSA boys track and field state championships

Ticket bot bill, Glock ban, e-bikes still up in the air as lawmakers near May 31

Illinois spring turkey season breaks record with nearly 21,000 birds harvested

Christensen twins, balanced bats propel Gardner-South Wilmington past Dwight for IHSA regional crown