La Salle County crop and rainfall report: Corn is shooting high in summer’s 1st report
The summer crop and rainfall report, which features crop condition and rainfall updates from La Salle County farmers, is published regularly during the growing season. This is the first report of the summer.
Oglesby homecoming for Sharpe Family Singers
The Sharpe Family Singers, who recently competed in “America’s Got Talent,” performed Sunday at Oglesby’s Summer Fun Fest.
Severe storm warning issued for Bureau, Putnam counties
A severe thunderstorm warning was issued Sunday for southeast Bureau and Putnam counties to 5:15 p.m.
Severe storm warning issued for Bureau, Putnam counties
A severe thunderstorm warning was issued Sunday for southeast Bureau and Putnam counties to 5:15 p.m.
Former Mendota mayor charged in fake elector scheme
A former Mendota mayor, and lawyer for Donald Trump, was suspended June 11 by the Wisconsin Supreme Court from a state judicial ethics panel. The suspension comes a week after Jim Troupis was charged with a felony
Brace for temps in the mid-90s in the Illinois Valley
The good news is the National Weather Service isn’t expected to issue a heat advisory or warning this week. The bad is new it’ll be quite hot – and will feel worse after our mild spring –
IV Sunrise Rotary Club donates $2,000 to Peru ambulance in memory of Douglas Schweickert
Members of the Illinois Valley Sunrise Rotary Club recently made a $2,000 donation to the Peru Volunteer Ambulance Service in memory of Douglas Schweickert.
Photos: Spring Valley acquires Barto's Landing
The city of Spring Valley recently purchased Barto’s Landing and plans to restore the boat launch and parking lot area. Here is a look at the boat launch.
Six-run seventh inning propels Pistol Shrimp past Cape Catfish
The Illinois Valley Pistol Shrimp scored six runs in the seventh inning Saturday to rally for an 8-6 win over the Cape Catfish.
Photos: Joliet American Legion Band performs in Streator
The Joliet American Legion Band performed Saturday at the Plumb Pavilion in Streator’s City Park for the Elks Club’s annual Flag Day ceremony.