Scott Anderson

Protesters hold signs during a "ICE Out For Good" protest on Saturday, Jan. 10, 2026 at Rotary Park in Princeton. The Bureau County Democrats organized the event. About two-dozen protesters gathered to protest the ICE officer who shot and killed Renee Nic... See more

L-P's Marion Persich lets go of a shot in front of Ottawa's Owen Sanders on Friday, Jan. 9, 2026 in Sellett Gymnasium at L-P High School. (Scott Anderson) Over 15 years covering news, sports and events in the Illinois Valley. Support my work with a digita... See more

Ottawa's Gavin Creed, pins L-P's Caleb Bjerkaas, during a meet on Thursday Jan. 8, 2026 in Kingman Gymnasium at Ottawa High School. (Scott Anderson) Over 15 years covering news, sports and events in the Illinois Valley. Support my work with a digital subs... See more

A Bald eagle flies over Lock 19 along the Hennepin Canal on Thursday, Jan. 1, 2026 near Wyanet. The water at the Lock 19 doesn't completely freeze over allowing the birds to thrive over open water. Around a half-dozen eagles were spotted above the lock. (... See more

Katherine Buckley of Oglesby, holds her best of show photo of a jumping spider on a zinnia plant during the Starved Rock Photography Show awards on Saturday, Jan. 3, 2026 at the Starved Rock Visitors Center. (Scott Anderson) Over 15 years covering news, s... See more