Roundup of Memorial Day ceremonies in La Salle, Bureau and Putnam counties
On Memorial Day, there are opportunities abound to remember those who gave all serving in the United States military. In the listings below, Monday means May 29 unless otherwise noted. Buda American Legion Post 261 will conduct
Ottawa to amend alcohol in parks ordinance, but residents won’t be bringing their own to family gatherings
Alcohol will not be permitted at family outings any time soon at Ottawa parks, it appeared from conversation Thursday among the Ottawa City Council. Commissioners reached a consensus to change the ordinance to allow for alcohol in
Black Bros. Co. in Mendota donates $30,000 to IVCC’s Career and Technical Program
Black Bros. Co. in Mendota recently donated $30,000 to Illinois Valley Community College’s Career and Technical Program to be used at the discretion of the college to continue to support the CTE programs. “Everyone I meet at
Oath Keepers leader Stewart Rhodes sentenced to 18 years on Capitol riot charges
A federal judge sentenced Oath Keepers founder Stewart Rhodes to 18 years in prison Thursday for his role in the Jan. 6 attack on the U.S. Capitol. The 57-year-old Rhodes, who was convicted of seditious conspiracy, received
White House unveils national strategy to combat antisemitism
On Thursday, the White House released a comprehensive plan to counter antisemitism across the U.S. In a video clip at an event announcing the plan, President Joe Biden said the strategy is “most ambitious and comprehensive U.S.
The Class of 2023 weathered tough times on the way to graduation day
To the Class of 2023: As we picture you today in your colorful matching caps and gowns, walking to the familiar strains of “Pomp and Circumstance,” we acknowledge that your road to graduation was far different from
Hulu shares trailer for documentary ‘Jelly Roll: Save Me’
Jelly Roll teased his new ABC News documentary Jelly Roll: Save Me, a film about the life of the country music singer/rapper. According to a film synopsis, the documentary follow the country-rap sensation’s “journey of redemption in
‘Fox & Friends’ summer concert series to feature Justin Moore w/Riley Green, Parmalee and more
‘Fox and Friends’ will launch its 15th annual All-American Summer Concert Series this Friday, May 26, with co-hosts Steve Doocy, Ainsley Earhardt, and Brian Kilmeade on hand from the Fox Square, the plaza outside of FNC’s headquarters