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Photos: Byron vs Tolono Unity Class 3A football finals
Photos: Byron vs Tolono Unity Class 3A football finals
Byron and Tolono Unity square up Friday, Nov. 28, 2025, at Hancock Stadium at Illinois State University for the 3A football title. Byron won a barnburner 56-50.
www.shawlocal.com
November 29, 2025 at 2:19 AM
Photos: Byron vs Tolono Unity Class 3A football finals
Photos: Wilmington vs Maroa-Forsyth Class 2A football finals
Photos: Wilmington vs Maroa-Forsyth Class 2A football finals
Wilmington and Maroa-Forsyth face off Friday, Nov. 28, 2025, at Hancock Stadium at Illinois State University for the 2A football title. Wilmington won 42-6.
www.shawlocal.com
November 28, 2025 at 10:19 PM
Photos: Wilmington vs Maroa-Forsyth Class 2A football finals
ISP: I-24 reopened following semi fire
ISP: I-24 reopened following semi fire
I-24 westbound has been reopened following a semi fire, Illinois State Police confirmed Friday.
www.wpsdlocal6.com
November 28, 2025 at 8:49 PM
ISP: I-24 reopened following semi fire
Photos: Welcome Home Party for Dylan Wescott
Photos: Welcome Home Party for Dylan Wescott
A Welcome Home Party for Dylan Wescott was held at Emerson's Pub in Rock Falls on Saturday, Nov. 22, 2025. Wescott, a member of the Rock Falls High School track team, was seriously injured on March 15...
www.shawlocal.com
November 28, 2025 at 8:19 PM
Photos: Welcome Home Party for Dylan Wescott
'The best Thanksgiving' — Vienna baby graduates from NICU just in time for the holiday
'The best Thanksgiving' — Vienna baby graduates from NICU just in time for the holiday
A Vienna family is feeling especially thankful this Thanksgiving, as their baby graduated from the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit at Norton Children's Hospital just two days ahead of the holiday.
www.wpsdlocal6.com
November 27, 2025 at 10:34 PM
'The best Thanksgiving' — Vienna baby graduates from NICU just in time for the holiday
Porches of the Quad Cities
Porches of the Quad Cities
Content by The Cultural Trust. This year’s festival has a new entry along with trees, wreaths and fireplaces. It’s the porch entry.
qctimes.com
November 27, 2025 at 12:19 PM
Porches of the Quad Cities
Thanksgiving grocery guide for the Local 6 region
Thanksgiving grocery guide for the Local 6 region
Thanksgiving is almost here, and while hopefully the shopping is done, sometimes a last-minute trip pops up. We've compiled a general list of grocery store hours across the region ahead
www.wpsdlocal6.com
November 26, 2025 at 10:19 PM
Thanksgiving grocery guide for the Local 6 region
40 years, brighter than ever
40 years, brighter than ever
Content by The Cultural Trust. Forty years is a long time to keep a tradition shining and this year, Festival of Trees isn’t slowing down.
qctimes.com
November 26, 2025 at 12:19 PM
40 years, brighter than ever
No print paper for the Quad-City Times/Dispatch-Argus on Thanksgiving
No print paper for the Quad-City Times/Dispatch-Argus on Thanksgiving
There will not be print editions of the Quad-City Times, Dispatch-Argus or Muscatine Journal in recognition of Thanksgiving.
qctimes.com
November 26, 2025 at 12:04 PM
No print paper for the Quad-City Times/Dispatch-Argus on Thanksgiving
Photos: Newman faces off against Fulton in girls basketball
Photos: Newman faces off against Fulton in girls basketball
Newman and Fulton girls face off on the court at Newman Tuesday, Nov. 25, 2025. Newman won 64-27.
www.shawlocal.com
November 26, 2025 at 3:49 AM
Photos: Newman faces off against Fulton in girls basketball
Free Thanksgiving meals offered in Western Kentucky, Southern Illinois
Free Thanksgiving meals offered in Western Kentucky, Southern Illinois
Community members can get free Thanksgiving meals at several locations in Western Kentucky and Southern Illinois on Wednesday and Thursday.
www.wpsdlocal6.com
November 25, 2025 at 10:19 PM
Free Thanksgiving meals offered in Western Kentucky, Southern Illinois
Photos: Lena's Social Club in Dixon shuts down
Photos: Lena's Social Club in Dixon shuts down
Lena's Social Club in Dixon ceased operations in November 2025 after the owners cited a lack of money.
www.shawlocal.com
November 25, 2025 at 8:49 PM
Photos: Lena's Social Club in Dixon shuts down
New limits for a rent algorithm that prosecutors say let landlords drive up prices
New limits for a rent algorithm that prosecutors say let landlords drive up prices
Landlords could no longer rely on rent-pricing software to quietly track each other’s moves and push rents higher using confidential data, under a settlement between RealPage Inc. and federal prosecutors
www.wpsdlocal6.com
November 25, 2025 at 7:19 PM
New limits for a rent algorithm that prosecutors say let landlords drive up prices
Arrowleaf awarded five-year federal grant to strengthen substance use prevention
Arrowleaf awarded five-year federal grant to strengthen substance use prevention
Nonprofit human services organization Arrowleaf announced Monday that it has been awarded a five-year federal grant to expand substance use prevention efforts across Southern Illinois.
www.wpsdlocal6.com
November 25, 2025 at 4:19 PM
Arrowleaf awarded five-year federal grant to strengthen substance use prevention
Water sampling of Scott County creeks show ‘undesirable trends'
Water sampling of Scott County creeks show ‘undesirable trends'
Steve Gustafson, vice-chair of the Partners of Scott County Watersheds, spoke about recent water sampling results at the group's meeting last week.
qctimes.com
November 25, 2025 at 1:04 PM
Water sampling of Scott County creeks show ‘undesirable trends'
Photos: Oregon, Genoa-Kingston, and Marengo play at Thanksgiving tourney
Photos: Oregon, Genoa-Kingston, and Marengo play at Thanksgiving tourney
Oregon, Genoa-Kingston and Marengo had games on the opening night of the Oregon Thanksgiving Tournament on Monday, Nov. 24, 2025.
www.shawlocal.com
November 25, 2025 at 4:34 AM
Photos: Oregon, Genoa-Kingston, and Marengo play at Thanksgiving tourney
Photos: Rock Falls 2025 Hometown Holidays
Photos: Rock Falls 2025 Hometown Holidays
Rock Falls celebrated the holiday season with their annual Hometown Holidays Christmas Walk on Friday, Nov. 21, 2025. Photos by Katie Holloway - Shaw Local News Network
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November 24, 2025 at 10:34 PM
Photos: Rock Falls 2025 Hometown Holidays
First phase of I-24 Ohio River Bridge construction to be completed by second week of December, IDOT says
First phase of I-24 Ohio River Bridge construction to be completed by second week of December, IDOT says
The Illinois Department of Transportation announced Monday that construction on the Interstate 24 Ohio River Bridge has been delayed, with the second week of December being the new estimated completion
www.wpsdlocal6.com
November 24, 2025 at 9:04 PM
First phase of I-24 Ohio River Bridge construction to be completed by second week of December, IDOT says
Vertical Dispensary hosts Thanksgiving turkey giveaway for Cairo residents
Vertical Dispensary hosts Thanksgiving turkey giveaway for Cairo residents
Vertical Dispensary drew a crowd Saturday as staff and volunteers handed out 200 turkeys and food bags in a drive-thru Thanksgiving giveaway aimed at supporting local residents and nearby communities.
www.wpsdlocal6.com
November 24, 2025 at 2:19 AM
Vertical Dispensary hosts Thanksgiving turkey giveaway for Cairo residents
Listen: Sauk Valley’s 5 most-read stories this week, Nov. 16-22
Listen: Sauk Valley’s 5 most-read stories this week, Nov. 16-22
Catch up on the week’s top Sauk Valley news for Nov. 16-22 in minutes. Hear the week’s 5 most popular stories, read aloud for you
www.shawlocal.com
November 23, 2025 at 12:19 PM
Listen: Sauk Valley’s 5 most-read stories this week, Nov. 16-22
Photos: Mobile food pantry popular in Polo
Photos: Mobile food pantry popular in Polo
Volunteers from the Polo Lifeline Food Pantry helped distribute food items from the Northern Illinois Food Bank's mobile food pantry truck Wednesday, Nov. 19, 2025.
www.shawlocal.com
November 22, 2025 at 5:04 PM
Photos: Mobile food pantry popular in Polo
Photos: Oregon downs Aurora Christian at Tip-Off Tournament
Photos: Oregon downs Aurora Christian at Tip-Off Tournament
Oregon beat Aurora Christian 36-25 at the Oregon Girls Tip-Off Tournament on Friday, Nov. 21, 2025 at the Blackhawk Center in Oregon.
www.shawlocal.com
November 22, 2025 at 12:19 PM
Photos: Oregon downs Aurora Christian at Tip-Off Tournament
Photos: Forreston, Morrison, Eastland battle at thanksgiving tournament
Photos: Forreston, Morrison, Eastland battle at thanksgiving tournament
Forreston beat Morrison and Eastland downed Stockton in action at the Forreston High School Girls Basketball Thanksgiving Tournament on Friday, Nov. 21, 2025.
www.shawlocal.com
November 22, 2025 at 12:04 PM
Photos: Forreston, Morrison, Eastland battle at thanksgiving tournament
City of Marion to hold Monday meeting
City of Marion to hold Monday meeting
The City of Marion will hold a meeting at 5:30 p.m. Monday, Nov. 24, at Marion City Hall.
www.wpsdlocal6.com
November 22, 2025 at 3:19 AM
City of Marion to hold Monday meeting
National Adoption Day brings emotional moments for families
National Adoption Day brings emotional moments for families
For families looking to adopt, the process can seem long and never-ending.
www.wpsdlocal6.com
November 22, 2025 at 3:04 AM
National Adoption Day brings emotional moments for families