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Senator 'pleased to welcome' 750 Lion Electric jobs to Will County

By Charmaine Little | May 24, 2021

Senator Patrick Joyce (D-Essex) happily introduced Lion Electric Company, an electric vehicle company in Canada, in its premiere manufacturing facility in the United States. It will be housed in Will County.

Putnam County Sheriff releases statement on COVID-19, reinforces commitment from law enforcement

By Charmaine Little | Apr 8, 2020

Putnam County Sheriff Kevin L. Doyle is calling on all residents to come together as the fight against COVID-19 continues.

Plenty of sports fun available this summer in Princeton area

By Charmaine Little | Jul 9, 2017

Princeton-area sports programs and events are going strong this summer, according to the Bureau County Republican online site BCR News.

Hennepin native grabs gold in senior games — finally

By Charmaine Little | Jul 7, 2017

Don Clemens had to reach his golden years before he could grab the gold.

LaSalle-Peru taking on new foes on gridiron this fall

By Charmaine Little | Jul 7, 2017

The LaSalle-Peru High School (L-P) football team will see some new faces this fall after the Illinois High School Association (IHSA) made some changes to the 2017-18 schedule, according to the News Tribune.

Ottawa wrestler leaves behind tough legacy to match

By Charmaine Little | Jun 30, 2017

Micah Krueger left it all on the mat at Ottawa High School, and wrestling coach Mike Cooper said it's going to take some hard work for another wrestler to pick up where his senior star left off.

Streator resident asking election board to reconsider his complaint against Mautino

By Charmaine Little | Jun 26, 2017

David Cooke won't give up on his battle with Illinois Auditor General Frank Mautino so easily.

27 Illinois Valley students prove they can compete on and off the field

By Charmaine Little | Jun 23, 2017

The classroom called just as strongly as the athletic arena for a record number of Illinois Valley Community College (IVCC) athletes this year, Athletic Director Cory Tomasson told the Illinois Valley Times recently.

Area schools offer upcoming summer sports camps

By Charmaine Little | Jun 18, 2017

Young athletes from kindergarten to high school have the opportunity to take part in various sports camps this summer in football, volleyball, soccer or other types of recreation.