The Chicago Bears shut out the Buffalo Bills 38-0 during the second-week of preseason on Sunday night at Soldier Field in Chicago.

Take a look at some of the week’s best photos, captured by Illinois Valley photographers from Sunday, Aug. 10, through Saturday, Aug. 16.

Quarterback Caleb Williams and the rest of the Chicago Bears' starters made their preseason debuts Sunday night at Soldier Field in a 38-0 win over the Buffalo Bills. Here are five of the biggest takeaways from the win.

Streator's Emma Rambo has decided to continue her education at St. Ambrose University in Davenport, Iowa, and her volleyball career with the Fighting Bees.

The Assumption of Mary is a dogma in the church, declared in 1950 by Pope Pius XII. But the popular belief that Mary was assumed body and soul into heaven upon her death stretches back to the early centuries of Christianity.

The Oglesby City Council will meet Monday, Aug. 18, to consider several financial and operational items, including paramedic pay, equipment purchases and upcoming events.

A look at the Kishwaukee River Conference for the 2025 season, including team-by-team preview capsules, players to watch, five can't miss games and Steve Soucie's predicted order of finish.

Families gather for the kickoff youth soccer ceremony on Saturday, Aug. 16, 2025, at Peck Park in Ottawa. Check out these photos by MaKade Rios.

Browse through some of the most hazardous intersections across the Illinois Valley region.

Where in your city do drivers need to be most cautious? Police chiefs in the Illinois Valley had no trouble identifying the problem spots.

Daniel Ray and I live in part of my parents’ pole barn. We like our little part, and it is nice to be so close to Mom.

The high school boys and girls golf seasons began last week across Illinois. Here are five storylines we’ll be watching in The Times coverage area in 2025.

Times All-Area Golf honoree Grant Siegel has committed to continue his education at the University of St. Francis and his golf career with the Fighting Saints.

ComEd reported nearly 74,000 customers across northeastern Illinois were without power Sunday morning.

Here's everything you need to know about the Interstate 8 Conference in 2025, including teams, players and matchups to watch plus Steve Soucie's predictions for how the final standings will wind up.

For many first-time buyers, the idea of purchasing a home can feel overwhelming, especially when navigating mortgages, credit scores and down payments.

Catch up on the week’s top Illinois Valley news and sports in minutes. Hear the week’s 5 most popular stories, read aloud for you

Lt. Gov. Stratton led a panel discussion in Joliet on how Trump policy is affecting women's health.

RT @hslogoscom: 🐋A massive bucket list adventure this week took me to Utqiagvik, Alaska, for HS football at the northernmost field in Ameri….

RT @AgNews: The Livingston County Soil and Water Conservation District will host a Women in Ag meeting — Specialty Crop Production and Our….