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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: Toluca-Rutland fire dispatched to train locomotive fuel leak

Photos: Toluca-Rutland fire dispatched to train locomotive fuel leak

Toluca-Rutland firefighters were called to BNSF locomotive that was leaking fuel near the intersection of 2900 East Street and 500 North Avenue on Wednesday, Feb. 18, 2026 near Toluca. A Mutual Aid Box Alarm System (MABAS) call was sent out shortly after 1p.m but was canceled after firefighters were able to stop the leak quickly.

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: Bill Walsh Coronet dealer demolished in Peru

Excavators demolish the Bill Walsh Coronet Dodge Chrysler Jeep RAM dealership on Tuesday, Feb. 17, 2026 in Peru.

By Scott Anderson●

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: Sterling girls basketball defeats L-P and advances to Class 3A Regional final

Sterling defeated L-P 64-40 during the Class 3A Regional semifinal game on Monday, Feb. 16, 2026 in Sellett Gymnasium at L-P High School. The Lady Warriors will face Ottawa in the Regional title game on Thursday.

By Kyle Russell for Shaw Local News Network●

Photos: 'Pretti good time for a Protest' draws Illinois Valley residents

Residents gathered at Washington Square Park in Ottawa on Feb. 15, 2026, for the "Pretti good time for a Protest," an event that drew participants of all ages to voice their concerns and demonstrate for causes important to their community. The gathering featured signs, speeches and peaceful advocacy as attendees exercised their right to assembly and free expression.

By MaKade Rios●

Photos: Model train spectacle steals the show at Bureau County Fairgrounds

Kids were mesmerized by the Model Train and Toy Show on Saturday, Feb. 14, 2026 at the Bureau County Fairgrounds in Princeton. Model trains, toys, and other merchandise were available to purchase and view.

By Scott Anderson●