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Illinois Valley boys basketball season kicks off

By Nathan Davis | Nov 24, 2017

Several area high school basketball teams were in action during the week of Thanksgiving.

IVCC men's and women's basketball season in full swing

By Nathan Davis | Nov 17, 2017

The Illinois Valley Community College (IVCC) men’s and women’s basketball season is underway, and both teams have high expectations for the year.

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Waltham Curling Club member explains why her sport rocks

By Nathan Davis | Nov 10, 2017

Tara Keeling knows that people will take an interest in her sport of curling when the Winter Olympics are on TV, but they'll most likely see it as a simple sport lacking skill.

IVCC tennis newcomer doesn't let knee injury keep her down

By Nathan Davis | Nov 3, 2017

When the season began, Julia Browning was a big question mark for the Illinois Valley Community College's women's tennis team.

Illinois Valley freshman learns the ropes (and the net) on tennis team

By Nathan Davis | Oct 27, 2017

Before she set foot on campus, freshman Lauren Giordano had never played a competitive tennis match. A few weeks later, she was on the court for Illinois Valley Community College after a friend told her the team needed more players and encouraged Giordano to try out.

Streator welding contractor earns Illinois OSHA honor

By Nathan Davis | Oct 15, 2017

Streator-based Teleweld has been recognized for its health and safety record by the Illinois Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), according to a press release.

Illinois Valley tennis sees net gain despite season of difficulty

By Nathan Davis | Oct 13, 2017

With one postseason match to go, Illinois Valley Community College women’s tennis coach Julie Milota can breathe a sigh of relief: It could have been much worse if her squad hadn't stepped up.

Illinois Valley hoops teams ready to court success

By Nathan Davis | Oct 6, 2017

The high school basketball season is about to tip off, and teams in the Tri-County Conference, which includes several schools from the Illinois Valley, are ready to run the court.

IVCC soccer, volleyball struggle out of the gate this fall

By Nathan Davis | Sep 29, 2017

The Illinois Valley Community College (IVCC) men’s soccer team got off to a rough start this season, dropping six of its first seven games.

Mendota, Seneca football squads start season in opposite directions

By Nathan Davis | Sep 22, 2017

High school football throughout the Illinois Valley area has gotten into full swing as summer turns to fall.

LaSalle-Peru grabs spot atop conference after three wins

By Nathan Davis | Sep 15, 2017

The LaSalle-Peru High School (LPHS) football team has already proven itself as good as last year's squad by winning three games -- and the season has just begun.