Pistol Shrimp top host Lafayette, 5-2
The Illinois Valley Pistol Shrimp scored twice in the third inning and added three more tallies in the fifth in a 5-2 Prospect League triumph over the Lafayette Aviators at Loeb Stadium in Lafayette, Indiana on Monday
OSF establishes hotline for Illinois Valley patients
OSF HealthCare is in the process of acquiring some of the St. Margaret’s Health assets, including the hospital in Peru, the organization said in a news release Friday after hearing of the June 16 closure of St.
Appellate Court Judge Joseph Hettel elected to Illinois Judges Association board
Third District Appellate Court Justice Joseph P. Hettel was elected to the board of directors of the Illinois Judges Association at the annual meeting June 2 at Chicago-Kent College of Law. There are about 50 members of
New La Salle County Board member appointed: Gelinda Heller to fill Witczak’s seat
Gelinda Heller has been appointed to La Salle County Board and will complete the unexpired term of Joe Witczak. Monday, the county board voted by acclamation to accept a nomination by Chairman Don Jensen to appoint Heller,
Family gives update on Route 34 Drive-In in Earlville
Following the death of Route 34 Drive-In Theatre owner Ronald Magnoni Jr., his family announced it was committed to continuing his longtime Earlville business. In a March 1 Facebook post on the business’ page, the family said
Mystery Diner in Streator: Mac Bomb Burger awaits at O-9ers’ Pub
There was a time in my life when I was skeptical of fried foods making their way on top of my burger. First, it was an onion ring. Then it was cheese curds, jalapeño poppers, fried pickles,
Softball: Ottawa ace McKenzie Oslanzi earns spot on ICA All-State First Team
The Illinois Coaches Association (ICA) has released its large-school ICA All-State Softball Team for the 2023 season, with Ottawa senior pitcher McKenzie Oslanzi a first-team selection for Class 3A. Oslanzi worked 154 2/3 innings for the regional
La Salle County police reports: June 12, 2023
Nicholas D. Koehler, 24, of La Salle, was charged by La Salle police with driving while suspended at 11:14 p.m. Wednesday at Fourth and Joliet streets. Ricky Jenkins, 64, of La Salle, was charged by La Salle
Golf: Baley Lehr captures second straight Pine Hills Invitational title
In most golf tournaments, there always seems to be a key shot or moment in the final few holes that in the end makes the difference in the final outcome. In Sunday’s final round of the 75th
Ottawa settles case with Cusick for $30,000
An attorney for the city of Ottawa disclosed Kenneth Cusick, accused and later acquitted of murder, settled a lawsuit with city police for $30,000. Cusick had sued his numerous accusers of “fabricating” evidence against him. The named