Photos: 9th Annual Mendota Polar Plunge draws 125 brave participants to support Special Olympics

Over 125 participants from 13 teams plunge into the frigid waters of Lake Mendota during the 9th Annual Mendota Polar Plunge on Saturday, Feb. 28. The event, held in support of Special Olympics of Illinois, raised $36,000
Area girls earn Three Rivers East, Lincoln Trail all-conference honors

Princeton senior Keighley Davis and sophomore Payton Brandt were selected first team Three Rivers East All-Conference for the 2025-26 season. Bureau Valley senior Libby Endress and sophomore Brynley Doty were named first team Lincoln Trail All-Conference.
Area girls earn Three Rivers East, Lincoln Trail all-conference honors

Princeton senior Keighley Davis and sophomore Payton Brandt were selected first team Three Rivers East All-Conference for the 2025-26 season. Bureau Valley senior Libby Endress and sophomore Brynley Doty were named first team Lincoln Trail All-Conference.
Area girls earn Three Rivers East, Lincoln Trail all-conference honors
Area girls earn Three Rivers East, Lincoln Trail all-conference honors
Marquette, Woodland on potential collision course in 1A Amboy Sectional
Marquette, Woodland on potential collision course in 1A Amboy Sectional

The IHSA Class 1A Amboy Regional tips off Tuesday and Wednesday evening with the semifinals, a DeKalb County team awaiting both Woodland and Marquette’s boys basketball teams.
Marquette, Woodland on potential collision course in 1A Amboy Sectional
St. Thomas More Church in Dalzell holds annual ravioli fundraiser
St. Thomas More Church in Dalzell holds annual ravioli fundraiser

St. Thomas More Church in Dalzell is holding its annual ravioli/tortellini fundraiser, ending March 31.