Illinois Valley chef competes for a chance to be named Favorite Chef

Charles Klinefelter, executive chef at Starved Rock Conference Center, needs Illinois Valley support as he is competing for the title of Carla Hall Favorite Chef – a competition featuring the best chefs from across the United States.
Find your new favorite burger during National Burger Month

May is National Burger Month, and we’ve compiled a list of some area restaurants that specialize in the art of creating the perfect patty.
Sectional softball notes: Bureau Valley has family ties to Storm’s two regional championships

Olivia Eckberg is a senior on this year’s team following in the footsteps of her sister, Lauren, who was a member of the 2006 team. BV sophomore Abby Jamison’s aunt, Heidi (Jamison) Franklin, played on the 2006
Sectional softball notes: Bureau Valley has family ties to Storm’s two regional championships

Olivia Eckberg is a senior on this year’s team following in the footsteps of her sister, Lauren, who was a member of the 2006 team. BV sophomore Abby Jamison’s aunt, Heidi (Jamison) Franklin, played on the 2006
Softball: St. Bede sectional semifinal postponed to Wednesday

Today’s Class 2A Peoria Notre Dame sectional semifinals has been postponed to Wednesday due to the threat of severe storms in central and northern Illinois.
Softball: St. Bede sectional semifinal postponed to Wednesday

Today’s Class 2A Peoria Notre Dame sectional semifinals has been postponed to Wednesday due to the threat of severe storms in central and northern Illinois.
Putnam County Junior High School hosts the Civil War Amazing Race for students

The 48 seventh-grade students competed in the Civil War Amazing Race at Putnam County Junior High May 7 through May 9.
Kate Aukes Benefit set for June 15

The Manlius Sportsmen’s Club will host a Kate Aukes Benefit turkey dinner on Saturday, June 15 from 5:30 to 7 p.m. A $10 donation is being asked.
Kate Aukes Benefit set for June 15

The Manlius Sportsmen’s Club will host a Kate Aukes Benefit turkey dinner on Saturday, June 15 from 5:30 to 7 p.m. A $10 donation is being asked.
Boys track and field: Times-area qualifiers for IHSA state tournament

We take a look at each boys’ track and field athlete from the Times coverage area who earned a spot in the upcoming IHSA state tournament.