Be mindful to vets, pets and children with special needs this Fourth of July
CHICAGO – As we celebrate the Fourth of July weekend with fireworks, it’s important to be mindful of our military veterans, children with special needs and even our pets. The Department of Veterans Affairs warns loud blasts
Pistol Shrimp win second half opener
The Illinois Valley Pistol Shrimp beat the Alton River Dragons 11-7 in the first game of the second half of the season Monday in Peru.
La Salle County police reports: July 3, 2023
Here are the La Salle County police reports for July 3, 2023.
La Salle bicycle, car crash results in minor injuries
A 14-year-old girl from Peru had minor injuries after a bicycle and car collision at 8:20 p.m. Sunday at Ninth and Marquette streets, La Salle police said.
History Comes Alive In Starved Rock Country – Part One
7 can’t-miss historical attractions and tours around the Ottawa area
Ottawa man charged in cocaine bust
Drug agents seized 40 grams of purported cocaine, plus packaging materials, during a Friday drug raid and the resident now is charged with a felony.
Streator shooting reported, man injured by gunfire
A 52-year-old man was injured by gunfire, but expected to survive, Sunday evening in the 700 block of East Bridge Street, Streator police said.
Lauren Underwood: PACT Act upholds promise to our veterans
Lauren Underwood: Thanks to the PACT Act, if a veteran’s illness is on the greatly expanded list of presumptive conditions and they meet the service requirements, then they qualify for care and benefits.
Emergency rules won’t cover true cost of health care bill
Opinion: The sponsor of the bill to provide Medicaid-like health coverage to those not eligible for Federal Medicaid reimbursement because they are undocumented initially touted the cost at $2 million per year, but it has ballooned to
Follow the yellow brick road to the La Salle stage
So, you’ve repeatedly seen “The Wizard of Oz” on TV, right? But have you seen the very different stage adaptation? If not, come to Stage 212 in La Salle or your Oz experience won’t be complete.