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  • Which Oglesby photographer just captured Starved Rock’s top photo honor?

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Weather forecast:

  • Tuesday: Freezing fog in the morning, with a high of 36 and low of 28 degrees.
  • Wednesday: Freezing fog in the morning, temps: high: 38, low: 32.
  • Thursday: Windy; morning rain, cooler, with a high of 45 and low of 12 degrees. ⛄️ Brr!

📰 News we're reading

• Jan. 3 ceremony set for Starved Rock photo contest winners (shawlocal.com) — An Oglesby photographer, Katherine Buckley, has earned Best of Show in the 2025 Starved Rock Photography Show, putting a local spotlight on this regional contest. Her winning work and 85 other entries are on display daily at Starved Rock Visitor Center, with an awards ceremony and reception planned there on January 3, 2026.
   

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🗞 Nearby News

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  • Putnam County Rotary Contributes $4000+ to Shop with a Cop Program (starvedrock.media)
  • Horizon House Tree of Hope campaign seeks $75K goal (shawlocal.com)
  • Nearly 2,000 Santas flood Grafton for raucous SantaCon (thetelegraph.com)

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