March 6, 2026 | WALLS 102 - Part 9

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Lee County Board to vote on ordinance allowing property dwellers to build 1 additional, smaller housing unit

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Lee County officials are working to address the statewide housing crisis impacting its residents with an ordinance that would pave the way for additional housing units to be built.

Bar Dolci opens in Ottawa with dual concept dining and dessert lounge

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IVCC baseball looks to improve, compete in postseason

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What $200,000 or less gets you in La Salle County in the week of Feb. 23

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IVCC baseball looks to improve, compete in postseason

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The IVCC baseball team is looking to take a step forward this season after going 10-37 last spring.

Bar Dolci opens in Ottawa with dual concept dining and dessert lounge

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Bar Dolci opens later this month, offering two distinct experiences under one roof.

IVCC baseball looks to improve, compete in postseason

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Bar Dolci opens in Ottawa with dual concept dining and dessert lounge

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What $200,000 or less gets you in La Salle County in the week of Feb. 23

Prospective homebuyers considering the real estate market had a range of options in various neighborhoods throughout the region during the past week. In this article, we outline recent property sales in La Salle County, all of which featured properties at the price point of $200,000 or under.Below, we provide an overview of the top five properties in each area, chosen for their proximity to the desired price range and the largest living spaces.Please note that the properties in the list below are for real estate sales where the title was recorded during the week of Feb. 23, even if the property may have been sold earlier.1. $190,000In February, a single-family residence located at 305 West Park Avenue, Sheridan, changed ownership. The property, covering 2,610 square feet, was built in 1920 and was sold for $190,000, which calculates to $73 per square foot. The lot size encompasses 0.9 acres. The transaction was completed on Feb. 6.2. $190,000Situated at 801 7th Street, La Salle, this single-family residence, was sold in February for a price of $190,000, translating to $69 per square foot. The property, constructed in 1897, offers a living area of 2,764 square feet and sits on an 8,712-square-foot lot. The deal was closed on Feb. 9.3. $180,000This single-family residence underwent a change of ownership in February. Located at 1423 Illinois Street, La Salle, the home spans 1,200 square feet and was sold for $180,000, or $150 per square foot. The property sits on a lot measuring a 6,098-square-foot, and it was built in 1928. The deal was finalized on Feb. 6.4. $165,000Priced at $165,000 (equivalent to $107 per square foot), this single-family residence, constructed in 1940 and situated at 2027 9th Street, Peru, was sold in February. The house spans 1,538 square feet of living area. The property comprises a 7,405-square-foot lot. The deal was closed on Feb. 6.5. $157,000At $157,000 ($141 per square foot), the single-family residence located at 931 Clark Street, Marseilles, offered another opportunity below the targeted price range when it changed hands in February. This property, built in 1953, provides 1,112 square feet of living space, and sits on a 0.4-acre lot. The transaction was completed on Feb. 6.

IVCC baseball looks to improve, compete in postseason

Entering his third season as the IVCC baseball coach, Nick Harsted said he feels are more prepared than they’ve been for success this spring.“I can’t say with 100% certainty that in the first two seasons of my head coaching career I felt like we were 100% prepared, and that showed throughout the course of the year with our win-loss record,” Harsted said. “I don’t feel the same way this season. I’m extremely happy with how the recruiting process went. I think with some of the losses and some of the heartbreak over the last couple of years we’ve had the opportunity to learn and make adjustments. I believe we’ve put ourselves in a situation throughout the offseason to win some baseball games.“It’s time this program starts doing so.”The Eagles, who went 10-37 last season, have a handful of returning sophomores who will be counted on to lead the way in pitchers Payton Dye, Austin Aldridge and Austin Davy, outfielder Brady Romagnoli and infielder Casey Clennon.IVCC also has several freshmen who are expected to contribute in catcher Jayden Jaramillo, outfielder Adrian Arzola and infielders Torii Chaney and Anthony Bull.“There are multiple freshmen who will have an impact for us,” Harsted said.Harsted said the Eagles have put an emphasis on defense and base running this spring.“Last year we lacked in those departments, which ultimately led to an underachieving season,” Harsted said. “Our pitching staff is a bit young and inexperienced, so those areas will be crucial to their success as well.”Dye, Aldridge and Davy will be counted on as starting pitchers. Dye struck out 42 batters in 42 2/3 innings last season, while Aldridge had 29 strikeouts in 38 2/3 innings. Davy was a relief pitcher last season but moves to the rotation this year. He allowed one run in five innings in the Eagles’ opener against Joliet.Chance Estes, Jason Campbell and Jackson Piecha are also expected to log innings on a pitching staff that Harsted said will experience growing pains.“We have more incoming pitcher than returning pitchers,” Harsted said. “The starting rotation along with our relief pitchers will be assembled in full after our spring trip to Myrtle Beach. This is a great time for them to go out and compete in games that don’t affect our postseason chances and earn opportunities. Earning trust happens early in the season by commanding the game and throwing strikes.“I’ve been extremely satisfied with the work they have put in all offseason, so you always hope they can have success.”Offensively, Clennon (.315 average, .374 on-base in 2025) and Romagnoli (.309 ba, .435 obp) are expected to be key contributors after solid seasons last spring.Harsted also expects sophomore Nolan Van Duzer to take a leap offensively.“Our offensive approach throughout the fall and offseason has been about being productive as a unit,” Harsted said. “As a hitter at this level, there are always going to be highs and lows. One thing we can control is our mindset and approach in the box. Moving runners in certain situations and producing runs is our main focus. We showed a lot of that ability in our first game. I was extremely happy with the way the guys bought into doing what needs to be done as opposed to what they want to do.”The Eagles are looking to compete in the postseason this spring.“The goal is always a postseason berth, something the program has lacked over the last decade,” Harsted said. “As our region only gets better, it becomes harder and harder each year to qualify. The guys are hungry for postseason baseball and that will be the goal we chase throughout the season.”

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