Mendota police nearly at full staff

Mendota Police Department has only vacancy left and Police Chief Greg Kellen is confident of filling it.
La Salle County Board to discuss possible opposition to new direction of Ottawa hospital

La Salle County has not opposed OSF HealthCare’s plan to demolish the Ottawa hospital and build a new facility, but a resolution likely is to be fast tracked on Thursday.
La Salle County Board to discuss possible opposition to new direction of Ottawa hospital

La Salle County has not opposed OSF HealthCare’s plan to demolish the Ottawa hospital and build a new facility, but a resolution likely is to be fast tracked on Thursday.
BCR scoreboard for Monday, May 6

A look a BCR area scores for Monday, May 6
BCR scoreboard for Monday, May 6

A look a BCR area scores for Monday, May 6
Former Sears building at Peru Mall up for auction

The former Sears building at 1607 38th St. in Peru is up for auction, the city announced on its Facebook page Monday.
Westbound lanes of Interstate 80 in Bureau County to close overnight May 8

Westbound lanes of Interstate 80 in Bureau County will close overnight for repairs beginning 8 p.m. Wednesday, May 8, according to a news release from Illinois Department of Transportation.
Westbound lanes of Interstate 80 in Bureau County to close overnight May 8

Westbound lanes of Interstate 80 in Bureau County will close overnight for repairs beginning 8 p.m. Wednesday, May 8, according to a news release from Illinois Department of Transportation.
2024 La Salle-Peru High School Senior Awards

La Salle-Peru High School honored upcoming graduates with scholarships and special awards during the annual Senior Awards Night on April 25 at the school. The following high school seniors received honors and awards for the 2023-24 academic
Check out these must-see farmers markets in northern Illinois this spring

Spring is here, and that means outdoor farmers markets will start popping up in coming weeks. Check out our listing of some of the best farmers markets in northern Illinois – deserving of a visit from you