L-P’s JJ Raffelson, Hall’s Nick Sterling earn first wins: NewsTribune/BCR football notebook
Jason Stubler sworn in as La Salle’s new police chief
Putnam County Library to host “Silly Squirrel” craft event for families
N. 36th Road to close for bridge repair starting Sept. 22
IVCC to host Day of the Dead tribute starting Sept. 26
L-P’s JJ Raffelson, Hall’s Nick Sterling earn first wins: NewsTribune/BCR football notebook
L-P’s JJ Raffelson and Hall’s Nick Sterling earned their first coaching wins, Princeton had a week off and more in the NewsTribune/BCR football notebook.
N. 36th Road to close for bridge repair starting Sept. 22

The closure affects a section about a half-mile west of Illinois Route 251.
Dixon American Legion Post 12 serves up Friday night dinner
American Legion Post 12 will be serving roast pork, dressing, mashed potatoes and gravy, rolls, vegetable, salad, and dessert from 5 p.m. through 7 p.m. Friday, Sept. 19, 2025.
Sterling native Delgado running for Durbin’s U.S. Senate seat
Adam Delgado, a Democrat and Sterling High School alum, has announced his candidacy for the U.S. Senate seat currently held by U.S. Sen. Dick Durbin.
Telsa stock rallies after Musk purchases 2.5M shares worth nearly $1 billion

Tesla’s stock jumped more than 8% in New York trading on Monday after CEO Elon Musk disclosed that he purchased more than 2.5 million shares worth roughly $1 billion through a trust. The purchase marks his first