Oglesby Public Library to host annual book sale

The Oglesby Public Library’s annual book sale is scheduled 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Friday, June 16 and 9 a.m. to noon Saturday June 17. The library is located at 111 S. Woodland Ave. Call 815-883-3619 for
Vegas Golden Knights win first Stanley Cup after defeating Florida Panthers

The Vegas Golden Knights defeated the Florida Panthers 9-3 on Tuesday night in Las Vegas, to win their first Stanley Cup in just their sixth NHL season. Vegas captain Mark Stone, 31, had a goal in each
Eye On Illinois: Book ban consequences bill boosting Giannoulias’ campaign platform

If Gov. JB Pritzker and Secretary of State Alexi Giannoulias had a sharper sense of history, they’d have waited two days for the formal signing of House Bill 2789. Pritzker put pen to paper Monday at Chicago’s
25th annual Cruise Night in Ottawa will be a family affair

What started out as a sparsely disorganized, sparsely participated, sparsely attended event on a cold and rainy October night 25 years ago has grown into one of biggest and best events of its kind in the Illinois
St. Bede Academy honor roll, 4th quarter 2022-2023

St. Bede Academy in Peru announced its honor roll for the fourth quarter of the 2022-23 school year. Seniors Hayden Arkins, Ali Arslan, Lea Asani, Addison Bontz, John Brady, Ryan Brady, Kylie Cofoid, Kristal De La Torre,
La Salle County deputies announce increased patrols ahead of July 4

The La Salle County Sheriff’s Office announced plans for stepped-up July 4 traffic enforcement with a focus on impaired and unbuckled drivers. The safety campaign will run from June 16 through the early-morning hours of July 5
Donald Trump pleads not guilty to charges of mishandling of classified documents

Former President Donald Trump was arrested and arraigned at a federal courthouse in Miami on Tuesday afternoon, where he pleaded not guilty to 37 felony counts related to the mishandling of national security information and obstruction of
Suspects in custody after 10 people injured in shooting amid Denver Nuggets celebrations

Authorities confirmed on Tuesday that at least 10 people were injured after an overnight shooting in an area of Denver where basketball fans were celebrating the Nuggets’ NBA championship title. The shooting unfolded as celebrations were underway
Troubling increase in motor vehicle-vs.-bicycle crashes emphasizes basics of driving safety

A popular, and appropriate, public initiative urges motorists to “Start Seeing Motorcycles.” Clearly, the message needs to extend to bicycles, as well. For motorcycles, the phrase is repeated on bumper stickers, yard signs and social media posts,
New York Rangers hire Peter Laviolette as head coach to replace Gerard Gallant

The New York Rangers announced a statement on Tuesday that they have hired veteran coach Peter Laviolette to replace Gerard Gallant as the team’s next head coach. Gallant spent two seasons with New York, leading the team