5 Things to Do: Christmas Walk Weekend in Princeton, ‘Mistletoe, Mulled Wine and Bright Sides’ in Ottawa
Princeton’s Christmas Walk Weekend kicks off Friday, Nov. 21 and runs through Sunday, Nov. 23.
5 Things to Do: Christmas Walk Weekend in Princeton, ‘Mistletoe, Mulled Wine and Bright Sides’ in Ottawa
Seattle Mariners’ first baseman Josh Naylor signs five-year, $92.5 million extension

The Seattle Mariners have signed first baseman Josh Naylor on a five-year, $92.5 million contract, the team announced, making him the club’s top early-offseason acquisition and the first major free-agent signing of the winter. The deal, which
No. 1 ranked Carlos Alcaraz withdraws from Davis Cup with hamstring injury

World No. 1 Carlos Alcaraz has pulled out of this week’s Davis Cup Finals in Bologna after doctors advised him to rest a swollen right hamstring, ending his hopes of leading Spain in Thursday’s quarterfinal against the
Roblox expands age checks, restricts chats by age group as safety scrutiny intensifies

Roblox is rolling out stricter age-verification requirements and new age-segmented chat systems as it faces mounting legal and regulatory pressure over child safety on the platform. The company confirmed Tuesday that users who want to access private
Senate unanimously agrees to pass House-backed bill forcing DOJ to release Epstein files

The Senate unanimously agreed to send the House-backed Epstein bill to President Trump’s desk on Tuesday, which came shortly after the House overwhelmingly voted to pass legislation to compel the Justice Department to release all its records
2025 IHSA playoffs: Steve Soucie’s Class 1A semifinal round analysis
As expected the 1A title game is going to include one member of the NUIC and one member of the WIVC. But which ones will it be? Steve Soucie breaks down the semifinal round of the 2025
Streator Fire crews extinguish electrical fire on West Sumner
The Streator Fire Department quickly contained an electrical fire in an attic on Tuesday morning at 313 W. Sumner St., Captain Bryan Park said in a news release.
Putnam County Library plans December events, holiday closures
The Putnam County Library will close for staff training on Dec. 5 and after noon on Dec. 12.
Illinois Valley Democrats plan Christmas party Dec. 18
Illinois Valley Democrats will hold its annual Christmas party at 6:30 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 18, at the La Salle Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 4668, 2325 Donahue St.