Best bets for bakeries, coffee shops, cafes in Starved Rock Country

You’ll find a delightful array of coffee shops, bakeries and cafes that will kick-start your morning on the perfect note.
La Salle man agrees to stay locked up on gun, drug felony charges

A La Salle man charged with multiple gun and drug felonies has a new lawyer, new trial dates and, in a likely first for La Salle County, an agreement that he’ll stay locked up.
California man charged with hauling horse tranquilizer in La Salle County allegedly cut ankle bracelet

A California man charged with hauling 11 pounds of horse tranquilizer – and admitting so to police – now is accused of cutting his ankle bracelet and is considered a fugitive.
Illinois Valley Flute Ensemble to perform Inspired by Starved Rock concert April 14

Illinois Valley Flute Ensemble and Bloomington-Normal Flute Club will present the Inspired by Starved Rock concert at 3 p.m. Sunday, April 14, at Zion United Church of Christ, Peru, and again Sunday, April 21, in Bloomington.
Photos: Howard-Monier Invite at Princeton

Here are Mike Vaughn’s photos of Tuesday’s Howard-Monier Invite at Princeton
Photos: Howard-Monier Invite at Princeton

Here are Mike Vaughn’s photos of Tuesday’s Howard-Monier Invite at Princeton
August Hill Winery’s Wine on the Hill, Cave Tasting events return in May

Wine on the Hill and Music on the Hill run from May through October.
Spring flowers in bloom in downtown Ottawa

A sign of spring: Tulips were in bloom Tuesday in the flower beds of downtown Ottawa.
Spring flowers in bloom in downtown Ottawa

A sign of spring: Tulips were in bloom Tuesday in the flower beds of downtown Ottawa.
Track & Field: Nice to be back in the great outdoors for Howard-Monier Meet

After having field events canceled at Mendota on Saturday due to wet grounds, area track athletes welcomed the opportunity to finally compete in some nice weather outdoors for Tuesday’s Howard-Monier Invite at Princeton.