State Rep. Briel condemns federal actions, cites threats to due process
State Rep. Amy “Murri” Briel, D-Ottawa, is speaking out against what she called violent, corrupt and illegal actions by the federal government, saying officials have disregarded due process, incited political violence and attempted to silence free speech
La Salle Overdose Prevention: Perfectly Flawed Foundation fights stigma
Over the past three years, fatal overdoses have been down by about two-thirds in La Salle County, according to County Coroner Rich Ploch. And while they can’t take full responsibility, the Perfectly Flawed Foundation is certainly making
Chief Senachwine DAR meets Nov. 1 to plan Veterans Day tribute
The Chief Senachwine Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution will hold its next meeting at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 1, at the Henry Public Library.
Mendota sets Nov. 3 hearing on Phalen Steel building
Got a question or concern about Mendota acquiring the old Phalen Steel building? There will be an opportunityto chime in right before the next city council meeting.
Illinois Valley Democrats to meet Thursday at La Salle VFW
Illinois Valley Democrats will hold a meeting at 6:30 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 23, at the La Salle Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 4668, 2325 Donahue St.
St. Bede seniors win DAR, SAR good citizenship awards
The faculty and students of St. Bede Academy have selected seniors Emma Slingsby and Weston Heersink as the 2025-2026 winners of the DAR (Daughters of the American Revolution) and SAR (Sons of the American Revolution) Good Citizenship
State Rep. Briel condemns federal actions, cites threats to due process
State Rep. Amy “Murri” Briel, D-Ottawa, is speaking out against what she called violent, corrupt and illegal actions by the federal government, saying officials have disregarded due process, incited political violence and attempted to silence free speech
La Salle Overdose Prevention: Perfectly Flawed Foundation fights stigma
Over the past three years, fatal overdoses have been down by about two-thirds in La Salle County, according to County Coroner Rich Ploch. And while they can’t take full responsibility, the Perfectly Flawed Foundation is certainly making
Zac Brown Band adds two more dates to Las Vegas’ Sphere residency

Due to overwhelming demand, Zac Brown Band has announced two additional Las Vegas Sphere shows with their Love & Fear show at the venue. The limited engagement is set to take place on December 5th, 6th, 12th,
Patricia Clarkson joining Season 2 of Netflix’s ‘Ransom Canyon’ Season 2

Actress Patricia Clarkson is joining the sophomore season of the Netflix series Ransom Canyon, starring Josh Duhamel and Minka Kelly. Clarkson will guest star as Claire O’Grady, the “maternal and self-involved” mother of “concert pianist turned dance hall