March 11, 2026 | WALLS 102 - Part 10

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La Salle County grand jury: March 10, 2026

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St. Bede aims to raise $335K for St. Benedict’s Day

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Starved Rock hosts live reptile and amphibian program for families

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Hall softball hopes to improve behind veteran leaders, young talent

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NCI ARTworks hosts opening reception Friday, March 13

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Ottawa City Council establishes six-month moratorium on data centers

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La Salle County grand jury: March 10, 2026

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St. Bede aims to raise $335K for St. Benedict’s Day

St. Bede Academy will launch its annual Day of Giving, St. Benedict’s Day, on March 20. Alumni, parents, friends and community members are invited to come together in support of the school’s mission and students.For more than a century, St. Bede has played a vital role in the Illinois Valley, educating students who go on to live, work and lead in the community.St. Benedict’s Day is a 24-hour celebration of generosity that reflects St. Bede’s Benedictine tradition and its patron saint. The academy aims to raise $335,000 for the St. Bede Annual Fund, which is critical in sustaining the education and faith formation students receive.While tuition at St. Bede is $6,900 a year, the true cost to educate one student is approximately $15,000 per year. The Annual Fund bridges this gap, ensuring that students benefit from exceptional faculty and staff, innovative STEM and academic resources, faith formation rooted in the mission of the Benedictine monks and strong athletic and fine art programs.As an independent Catholic school, St. Bede does not receive federal or state funding or subsidy from the Diocese of Peoria. Fundraising and gifts from supporters and foundations sustain its mission.Anyone who donates $50 or more to the St. Benedict’s Day campaign will receive a pair of retro Bruin crew socks as a thank-you. Early gifts help set the pace for the day, inspire others to participate and demonstrate the collective commitment of the St. Bede community.Donations can be made online at www.st-bede.com/stbenedict-2026

Starved Rock hosts live reptile and amphibian program for families

Explore the world of reptiles with a live animal program at 1 p.m. Sunday, April 26, at the Starved Rock State Park Visitor Center.The presentation features live, native reptiles and amphibians. Guests will explore the fascinating herpetofauna species in Illinois, such as frogs, snakes, turtles, and more.

Hall softball hopes to improve behind veteran leaders, young talent

The Hall softball team has been young over the past few seasons.This spring, the Red Devils will have a more experienced roster led by juniors and seniors.“Our strengths this year are more leadership and more experience,” Hall coach Ellie Herrmann said. “The girls with the most softball experience are now upperclassmen.”The Red Devils return seniors Charlie Pellegrini (.292 batting average, 19 runs) and Haven Rossi, as well as juniors Caroline Morris (.385, 25 RBI, 25 R), Ava Delphi (.327, 11 RBI) and Leah Burkart (.244, 13 RBI, 19 R). Senior Kailey Edwards is expected to have a larger role after playing some last spring.Hall also has added some freshmen who will make an immediate impact – catcher Bernie Larsen, pitcher Maddie Krewer and second baseman/outfielder Aubrie Pellegrini.“Caroline Morris, Ava Delphi and Leah Burkart all have travel ball experience, while Charlie Pellegrini and Haven Rossi have been key players since their freshman year,” Herrmann said. “Bernie Larsen and Maddie Krewer also come with years of travel ball experience playing year-round.”Herrmann expects to be better offensively this season.Larson, Charlie Pellegrini and Morris will fill the top three spots in the lineup, with Delphi providing some pop in the cleanup slot.Junior Jessica Casford and senior Brynn Blair will fill the Nos. 5-6 spots, while Aubrie Pellegrini, Rossi, Krewer and Edwards will round out the order.“I think our offense will improve this year, and I think we’ll be able to try to play with a little more finesse,” Herrmann said.Krewer will handle the bulk of the pitching duties for the Red Devils, while Blair and Charlie Pellegrini also will see some time in the circle.“Maddie Krewer gives us a chance to have some fun with some different pitch calls,” Herrmann said. “Brynn Blair has improved since last season.”On defense, Larsen will be behind the plate, Delphi will play first base, Aubrie Pellegrini, junior Avery Sondgeroth and sophomore Leah Pelka are vying for time at second base, Burkart will play third, Morris is back at shortstop, and Charlie Pellegrini, Rossi and Edwards will go left to right in the outfield.“I think with our new pitching staff and some solid returning starters, our defense will be tough this year,” Herrmann said.With veteran players to lead the way and some talented young players coming up, the Red Devils are looking to improve on last year’s 5-24 record.“The girls are excited for the season,” Herrmann said. “We want to increase our wins, and the girls want to limit strikeouts and errors.“I think we have a lot more buy-in this year than we’ve had in the past. I think these girls are ready to put in the work to achieve these goals.”

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