Just who are these namesakes on the walls? This is the second in a two-part series telling the story and history behind the namesakes of area gymnasiums, tracks and track meets.

Brynna Anderson hit a solo homer to spark the offense and Rachel Eckert was dominant in the circle as Henry-Senachwine beat Putnam County in a regional semifinal.

The inaugural Princeton Mile was such a big hit in 2025, the Princeton Chamber of Commerce is running it back this year on Saturday, June 6, a certified one-mile course on historic Main St in Princeton. There will be more cash prizes on the line, paying the top 3 elite finishers.

Putnam County eighth-grader Anni Judd ran down three individual medals and ran on a medal-winning relay in Saturday’s IESA 2A Girls State Track & Field Meet in East Peoria. Pumas’ 4x100 of Chloe Christiansen, Emily Koncza, Mylee Christiansen and Judd placde fifth

Have you ever wondered about the history of the names behind area gymnasiums, fields and tracks. Here's where you can find out.

Four programs who have won four state championships and made 10 state tournament appearances between them since 2015 headline the the inaugural Illinois Valley Baseball Tournament to be held Friday and Saturday at Schweickert Stadium and JA Happ Field in Peru.

Johnathon Stunkel threw a one-hit shutout with 10 strikeouts and Putnam County executed two squeeze bunts in a 3-0 win over Mendota on Friday.

Putnam County Junior High Volleyball Award winners for the 7th and 8th grade teams are announced

Senior standout Casey Etheridge swept the hurdles and took part in the winning relays in the 4x100 and 4x400 relay, the latter setting a new meet record. His efforts helped lead the Tigers to a first-place finish over runner-up Kewanee by 24 points, 193.5 to 169.5.