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01/26/2025

01/24/2025

01/24/2025

Streator native Tony Obrohta will be on national TV Friday morning playing guitar for the band Chicago, whose original lineup was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.

01/22/2025

National Hot Sauce Day

What's your go-to sauce?

01/22/2025

As wind chills dipped well below zero Monday night, Princeton Police Chief Tom Kammerer was pleased to report to the City Council a warming center recently was opened in Princeton for people who do not have a place to sleep at night.

01/22/2025

During the winter months, about 3,000 bald eagles (once considered endangered) swoop into the Illinois Valley's relatively unfrozen waterways for fish.

01/21/2025

Illinois Valley Animal Rescue AKA IVAR

DOG: DUKIE – Dukie is a handsome Shepherd mix who does a little dance when he’s greeting you! He’s very sweet and fun to play with! Dukie is a resource guarder which means he does not want to

01/21/2025

The Bears are expected to hire Lions offensive coordinator Ben Johnson as their head coach, per multiple reports

01/21/2025

The Oglesby Knights of Columbus, 307 E. Florence St., will host a fish and shrimp fry from 4 to 7 p.m. Friday, Jan. 24.

01/21/2025

The La Salle City Council accepted the resignation of a police sergeant and promoted his successor on Monday.

01/20/2025

Due to extremely cold temperatures, some local area schools and businesses will be closed today, January 21st.

Check out the full First State Bank's Closings & Cancellations list online at wbzg.net!

01/16/2025

*** ILLINOIS AMBER ALERT ***

01/15/2025

01/15/2025

SOAR sophomore AKye Mertes, 16, of Lostant assisted a 9-year-old autistic child who was having multiple seizures on Wednesday, Jan 8, on their school bus.

01/15/2025

Welcome to the team, Officer Winfert! 👮‍♂️👏

🚔 Join us in Welcoming Officer Winfert! 🚔

We are excited to introduce Officer Winfert as the newest member of our team! Originally from Depue, IL, Officer Winfert graduated from Depue High School before continuing his education at Aurora University.

After college, he worked at Planet Fitness and is now serving full-time with the Depue Police Department, while also beginning part-time work with the Peru Police Department. We are thrilled to have him on board and look forward to the positive impact he will bring to our community.

Welcome to the team, Officer Winfert! 👮‍♂️👏

01/15/2025

Come hang with us as we watch the short film "Ice Climbers of Starved Rock." 🧊 ⛏️

Starved Rock Hikers Community
I&M Canal National Heritage Area

Come hang with us as we watch the short film "Ice Climbers of Starved Rock." 🧊 ⛏️

Join us for a special showing of this celebrated film, which takes an in-depth look at those passionate few that love climbing the frozen waterfalls of Starved Rock. The event is FREE, though donations are appreciated. RSVP here: https://bit.ly/IMIceClimbersMovie

📍I&M Canal Visitors Center • 754 First Street, LaSalle • Sun, Jan. 19 at 2pm

This original documentary was produced by the Starved Rock Hikers and is presented with the Illinois Office of Tourism (Enjoy Illinois) and Heritage Corridor Destinations.