Illinois Valley Democrats to meet May 23 in La Salle

The Illinois Valley Democrats (La Salle, Bureau, Putnam counties) are scheduled to meet 6:30 p.m. Thursday, May 23, at the La Salle VFW, 2325 Donahue St.
Barnetts saluted with Utica little library

A little free library was dedicated to Dolores Barnett and her late husband Bob Barnett, longtime supporters of the Utica Garden Club, at a ceremony Thursday outside the one-room schoolhouse managed by the La Salle County Historical
Ottawa native to compete on TV show airing Monday for chance to win $500,000

Ottawa native and distance runner Coree Woltering will be a part of one of nine teams competing in the second season of USA Network’s “Race to Survive.”
Ottawa native to compete on TV show airing Monday for chance to win $500,000

Ottawa native and distance runner Coree Woltering will be a part of one of nine teams competing in the second season of USA Network’s “Race to Survive.”
Photos: Streator High School Class of 2024 graduates

The Class of 2024 graduated Streator High School on Sunday in the school’s gymnasium.
Photos: Streator High School Class of 2024 graduates

The Class of 2024 graduated Streator High School on Sunday in the school’s gymnasium.
Photos: Putnam County High School Class of 2024 graduates

Putnam County High School held it’s graduation on Sunday, May 18, 2024 at Putnam County High School.
Photos: Hall High School Class of 2024 graduates

Hall High School held graduation on Sunday, May 19, 2024 at Richard Nesti Stadium.
Photos: St. Bede Academy Class of 2024 graduates

St. Bede Academy held it’s commencement ceremony on Sunday, May 19, 2024 in the Abbey Church.
Photos: Woodland Class of 2024 graduates

The Class of 2024 graduated from Woodland High School in rural Streator on Sunday with a ceremony in the school’s gymnasium.