Photos: Football practice opens across the Illinois Valley
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Monday was the opening day of football practices across the NewsTribune and The Times area.
First day of practice feels like Christmas to Princeton coach Ryan Pearson
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Hall senior Joseph Bacidore: “I like being with my team a lot. It’s fun to be around. I’m going to miss it a lot when I graduate.”
Oglesby police to get administrative assistant
Oglesby police don’t need a dispatcher any longer – Illinois Valley Regional Dispatch fields the calls – so Oglesby will have an administrative assistant instead.
La Salle County recognizes National Immunization Month
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August is National Immunization Awareness Month. This annual observance highlights the efforts of La Salle County Health Department to protect patients of all ages against vaccine-preventable diseases through on-time vaccination.
Addict to Lawyer
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Ten years ago, a woman in Minnesota named Sarah Gad was in and out of jail and hooked on opioids. But a judge gave her one last chance to sort her life out, and she did. She got off
Bureau County school receives grant from Western Governors University
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The DePue Unit School District #103 received a $110 grant to purchase a classroom model bridge kit that will allow junior high science students to design and construct wooden bridges to study their durability and efficiency.
Bureau County police blotter: Aug. 7, 2023
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Here are the police reports for Bureau County for Monday, Aug. 7, 2023.
Scouting the Chicagoland Prairie Conference: 2023 IHSA football season preview
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Old rivals and new opponents are the theme in the 2023 season for Seneca, St. Bede, Dwight, Elmwood Park, Marquette, Westmont, Walther Christian and Ridgewood in the new Chicagoland Prairie Conference.
Scouting the Chicagoland Prairie Conference: 2023 IHSA football season preview
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Old rivals and new opponents are the theme in the 2023 season for Seneca, St. Bede, Dwight, Elmwood Park, Marquette, Westmont, Walther Christian and Ridgewood in the new Chicagoland Prairie Conference.
Habitat for Humanity now accepting applications for upcoming Princeton build
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Applications can be found online at www.localhabitat.org and can also be received by calling 815-434-2041. The application deadline for the Princeton home is Aug. 18.