2023 All-BCR Softball Team

Featuring players from Bureau Valley, Hall, Princeton and St. Bede
Peru Mall retailer moves near Kohl’s

After many years in the Peru Mall, Spencer Gifts is moving to a new location.
La Salle County police reports: June 21, 2023

Here are the La Salle County police reports for Wednesday, June 21, 2023.
The Easters to perform June 25 in Ottawa

Christian musicians Jeff and Sheri Easter will perform at 6 p.m. Sunday, June 25, at Heritage Christian Center, Ottawa.
Softball: St. Bede deals pair of aces with Reagan Stoudt, Ella Hermes

Both were unanimous Three Rivers East All-Conference picks along with being named First Team All-State by the Illinois Softball Coaches Association. One or the other led the area in nearly all pitching and hitting categories.
Chester Weger case: No new special prosecutor

Chester Weger won’t get a new special prosecutor, a judge ruled Tuesday.
Former St. Margaret’s physicians join Carle Health

Carle Health has completed contract agreements with providers Drs. Thaw Tun and Mario Cote.
Retiring Mendota High School superintendent honored for 27 years with the district

Mendota High School Superintendent Jeff Prusator said goodbye Tuesday after serving the school district for 27 years.
Photos: Illinois Valley Pistol Shrimp First Responder Appreciation Night

The Illinois Valley Pistol Shrimp played the Normal Cornbelters while honoring the local first responders during a baseball game at Schweickert Stadium on Tuesday, June 20, 2023 in Peru.
IVCC to host Coping with Job Loss event June 27

Illinois Valley Community College is hosting a free Coping with Job Loss resource event from 1 to 3 p.m. Tuesday, June 27 in the Mary Margaret Weeg Cultural Centre.