Spring Valley mosquitoes test positive for West Nile virus

The Bureau County Health Department confirmed mosquitoes collected Tuesday in Spring Valley have tested positive for West Nile virus.
Spring Valley mosquitoes test positive for West Nile virus

The Bureau County Health Department confirmed mosquitoes collected Tuesday in Spring Valley have tested positive for West Nile virus.
Record-Breaking Donation

America’s National Parks just got their biggest single donation ever . . . $100 MILLION from the Lilly Endowment, one of the world’s largest private charity foundations. The National Park Foundation plans to announce where the first round
La Salle veterans home reports 12 COVID-19 cases, ‘overwhelming majority’ of cases mild, state says

Illinois veterans’ homes are seeing an increase in COVID-19 cases among veteran residents and staff, but the “overwhelming majority of cases” have presented mild symptoms, the state of Illinois said Tuesday in a news release.
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Oglesby Union Church to host Sept. 8 picnic

Oglesby Union Church will host a Picnic in the Park at 10:30 a.m. Sunday, Sept. 8, in Lehigh Park in Oglesby.
La Salle County Historical Society announces $25,000 Edmund B. Thornton endowment

The La Salle County Historical Society announced Tuesday a $25,000 endowment has been established in memory of local historian, preservationist and long-time supporter Edmund B. Thornton.
Illinois Premier Boys State program wraps up 87th session, Seneca High School student secures scholarship

The American Legion Illinois Premier Boys State program finished its 87th session and awarded a scholarship to a Seneca High School student.
Illinois Premier Boys State program wraps up 87th session, Seneca High School student secures scholarship

The American Legion Illinois Premier Boys State program finished its 87th session and awarded a scholarship to a Seneca High School student.
Reddick Mansion Association concludes summer with successful ‘Putt for History’ Golf Outing

The Reddick Mansion Association held a successful fourth annual golf outing after the original date was rained out; the fifth annual golf outing is scheduled for June 2025.