Starved Rock trail upgrades coming late 2025, ‘26

Whiteside County farm puts vintage farming on full display at annual threshing bee
Antique farm equipment in a rainbow of colors from original rust to shiny yellow and green filled the show grounds from July 25-27, 2025, on the Bos Brothers Historical Farm, located on Springhill Road south of Erie.
Starved Rock trail upgrades coming late 2025, ‘26

Photos: ‘Ageless Wanderer’ Robert Youens passes through Starved Rock on a Jon boat

Photos: ‘Ageless Wanderer’ Robert Youens passes through Starved Rock on a Jon boat

Skate Across America

A woman named Brooke Johnson has spent about 100 days on her skateboard as she travels across America, from California to Virginia, raising awareness for spinal cord injuries in memory of her stepfather. Coming into the weekend, she was in
Life Balance Counseling and Wellness relocates to Peru
Life Balance Counseling and Wellness began operating at a new office this week at 2218 Marquette Road, Peru. The counseling center was previously located at 2428 Chartres St., La Salle. The center offers individual, couple and family
Life Balance Counseling and Wellness relocates to Peru
Life Balance Counseling and Wellness began operating at a new office this week at 2218 Marquette Road, Peru. The counseling center was previously located at 2428 Chartres St., La Salle. The center offers individual, couple and family
Ottawa watchdog group asks for state investigation into OSF consolidation plan

Citizens for Healthcare (CHO) in Ottawa, a local watchdog group monitoring OSF’s hospital consolidation plans, recently requested an official investigation by the Illinois Attorney General, citing concerns over monopolization and reduced access to healthcare in the region.
Ottawa watchdog group asks for state investigation into OSF consolidation plan
