Streator library plans axolotl-themed week of activities
Streator library plans axolotl-themed week of activities
Streator Public Library will host an axolotl-themed week of activities Jan. 12-17, featuring scavenger hunts, story times and craft programs for all ages.
Fatal overdoses rose slightly in Illinois Valley in 2025
Heroin abuse began to wane in La Salle County in recent years and that decline has continued into 2025. That would be good news, except that fentanyl is taking its place.
Rock Falls’ $31.5M fire death verdict, Project Rock among Sauk Valley’s top stories of 2025
As 2025 draws to a close, here’s a look back at some of the Sauk Valley’s top stories of the year.
Sauk Valley Athlete of the Week: Erie-Prophetstown’s Michelle Naftzger
Erie-Prophetstown senior wrestler Michelle Naftzger is the Sauk Valley Athlete of the Week. She became E-P’s first girls wrestler to reach 100 career wins and hopes to become a four-time state qualifier.
Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu meets with President Trump at Mar-a-Lago
President Trump met with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu at his Mar-a-Lago estate in Palm Beach, Florida on Monday in the hopes of advancing the ceasefire deal that the president brokered in Gaza. Ahead of their closed-door
Pres. Trump claims U.S. strike destroyed “big facility” in Venezuela linked to alleged drug boats
President Donald Trump said the United States recently destroyed a major facility in Venezuela tied to drug trafficking, a claim that, if confirmed, would represent a significant escalation in Washington’s campaign against the South American nation. Trump
2026 Boots in the Park Albuquerque to feature headliners Post Malone, Jelly Roll
Boots in the Park returns to Albuquerque in 2026, with festival organizers announcing the headliners for the third annual music festival taking place at Balloon Fiesta Park on Friday, May 15th, and Saturday, May 16th. Now in
Priscilla Block sets 2026 “Things You Didn’t See Tour’ and debut at Nashville’s Ryman Auditorium
Priscilla Block announces her 2026 Things You Didn’t See Tour in support of her 14-track, sophomore album of the same name. Block says: “The response to this album has been unbelievable, and I can’t wait to bring
Photos: Kaneland vs. La Salle-Peru boys basketball, 62nd Plano Christmas Classic
