Ottawa homicide was premeditated, prosecutor says
The man shot and killed Monday evening in Ottawa has been identified as Eric S. Clements – and prosecutors said his death was murder. Thursday, Clements alleged killers were brought into La Salle County Circuit Clerk and
Three locals to play in IBCA All-Star Games
Three area basketball players will represent their high school one more time Saturday before moving on to their college careers. La Salle-Peru’s Brooklyn Ficek, Fieldcrest’s Ashlyn May and Princeton’s Grady Thompson will compete in the Illinois Basketball
5 things to do in the Illinois Valley: Another weekend of outdoor festivals ahead
1. Ottawa Family Pride Fest: The event begins with the John Fisher Dann Memorial Pride Parade at 9:30 a.m. Saturday along La Salle Street in the city’s downtown. About 90 vendors will set up stations with products,
Bureau County Historical Society extends Veterans Exhibit through December
Due to popular demand, the Bureau County Historical Society has announced that its new Veterans Exhibit, which had been scheduled to close May 31, will be extended through mid-December. The exhibit will be closed, along with the
La Salle Catholic War Veterans donates $1,000 to Peru Fire Department
Second Vice Commander Phil Valle of Catholic War Veterans Post 1229 presented $1,000 to the Peru Fire Department during Monday’s City Council meeting. Valle said the funds were to be used at the department’s discretion and thanked
Streator’s Ken Knight to exhibit abstract art at NCI ARTworks Gallery in Peru
The opening reception for the month-long exhibit of the works by internationally acclaimed hardline abstract artist Ken Knight will be from 6 to 9 p.m. Friday, June 9, at the NCI ARTworks Gallery in the Westclox building
Hegeler-Carus Mansion to give appreciation to volunteers prior to Friday concert
The Hegeler-Carus Mansion in La Salle will say thank you to its volunteers Friday night. A ceremony is planned at 5 p.m. for the volunteers, prior to the 6:30 p.m. concert featuring the Valley Katz. Every Friday
Top 10 fruits
Now that summer is here, fruit becomes more likely on the menu! Which one do you reach for first? Strawberries Watermelon Apples Grapes Oranges Mango Raspberries Blueberries Pineapple Banana
Write Team: What title should we give our national team?
In Mrs. Sterner’s seventh grade social studies class, the students recently divided into groups for a friendly competition on American civics and history. They also were asked to ascribe titles to their teams. Say what you’d like
Last-minute power grid bill is bad for Illinois transition to renewable energy
In a behind-scenes, last-minute maneuver on May 26, the state Legislature found a way to hobble Illinois’ important conversion to renewable energy. Gov. JB Pritzker should veto the idea, as has said he will, and find a