Our Table NFP to offer free meal July 24 in Princeton

Our Table NFP, a group of Princeton Churches and community groups, will provide its next free meal from 5 to 6 p.m. on Monday, July 24 at the First United Methodist Hall, 316 S. Church St. in
Boy, 12, critically injured in off-road vehicle near La Salle

A 12-year-old boy was critically injured when an off-road vehicle overturned Sunday evening on a trail near the junction of Interstates 80 and 39 near La Salle.
Malden Methodist advances to Princeton Fastpitch Church League finals

St. Matthew’s and UMC will meet at 7 p.m. Monday with the winner to face Malden Methdist in Thursday’s championship game at 6:30 p.m.
La Salle County sheriff warns of 2 scams

The La Salle County Sheriff’s Office won’t call residents about jury duty or warrants, the agency said in a recent news release warning of a scam.
Streator police urge residents to lock up bicycles

The Streator Police Department are encouraging residents to lock up their bicycles and register them.
Winners announced for the 2023 Taste of Marshall-Putnam Fair Cook Off

The Marshall-Putnam Fair has announced the winners of the 2023 Oreo Cookie Stacking Contest and M-P Fair Cook Off contests.
Elon Musk announces Twitter change of logo from bird to ‘X’

Elon Musk tweeted on Sunday that he plans to change the logo of Twitter to an “X” from the famous blue bird, posting a short video teasing what the new logo may look like. In a series of
At least 6 dead, 26 injured following weekend of shootings in Chicago

At least six people died and as many as 26 others were injured following a string of violent shootings across Chicago over the last 48 hours. Victims identified from the shootings ranged between the ages 13 and
Write Team: We got problems, I got solutions

One of America’s greatest comedians, the late, great Gallagher, whose claim to fame was smashing a watermelon on stage, included as part of his act solutions to everyday problems.
Carly Pearce to sing The National Anthem at Big Machine Music City Grand Prix

Carly Pearce will perform the National Anthem at the Big Machine Music City Grand Prix NTT INDYCAR Series race on Sunday, August 6. Pearce will perform her rendition of the National Anthem LIVE at 11:11am CST prior