Brush With Celebrity — Streator native paints 'American Idol' contestants

John Kettman, a Streator native who now lives in La Salle, is proud of his paintings.

His latest work involves a caricature of "American Idol" talent from the 2009 season, which.......
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IVCC students collaborate on canal project

The Lock 16 I&M Canal Visitor Center at 754 First St. in La Salle has been transformed into an art gallery for the next few weeks.

Students in Francie Skoflanc's graphic design.......
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COOKING: Nov. 29 deadline for 'Burgers For Babies'

UTICA — Monday, Feb. 1, has been chosen for Starved Rock Lodge's first-ever "Burgers for Babies" cookoff.

This.......
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Religion News 11-20-09

FAMILY MOVIE NIGHT AT MARSEILLES CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE

There will be a family movie night Friday, Nov. 20, at the.......
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Events Calendar 11-19

Annual read-aloud program at Peru Mall

PERU — Children and their parents are invited to the annual "Snuggle Up With A Good Book" read-aloud event from.......
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'Les Miserables' will be staged at OTHS

OTTAWA — The Ottawa Township High School Theater Department will present the play "Les Miserables," Friday,.......
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Breakfast will help fire, ambulance

NEWARK — Newark fire and ambulance departments will host their annual country breakfast from 7 a.m. to noon Sunday, Nov........
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