Photos: Streator vs Ottawa football Week 2

Ottawa defeated Streator 41-0 on Friday, Sept. 1, 2023 at King Field.
Photos: Marquette vs Madison football Week 2

Marquette defeated Madison 55-6 on Friday, Sept. 2, 2023 at Gould Stadium.
Photos: Mercer County vs St. Bede football Week 2

Mercer County defeated St. Bede 38-13 on Friday, Sept. 1, 2023 at St. Bede Academy.
Photos: Mercer County vs St. Bede football Week 2

Mercer County defeated St. Bede 38-13 on Friday, Sept. 1, 2023 at St. Bede Academy.
Prairie Arts Council to host poetry reading event Sept. 23 in Princeton

The Prairie Arts Council will hold Poetic Voices, a poetry reading event at 1 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 23, at the Prairie Arts Center, located at 24 Park Ave. E. in Princeton.
IHSA football scores: Illinois Valley, Week 2 of the 2023 season

Looking for score updates for Week 2 of the 2023 season in Illinois Valley football? We’ve got you covered
IHSA football scores: Illinois Valley, Week 2 of the 2023 season

Looking for score updates for Week 2 of the 2023 season in Illinois Valley football? We’ve got you covered
Chester Weger wins first-step ruling; will next appear Sept. 27 for status hearing

Friday, the 84-year-old parolee appeared in La Salle County Circuit Court and left with a favorable ruling. Judge Michael C. Jansz approved his request for successive post-conviction relief. Weger will next appear for a status hearing Sept.
La Salle County police reports: September 1, 2023

Here are the La Salle County police reports for Friday, Sept. 1, 2023.
IVCC late start classes to begin Sept. 11 and Oct. 11

A slate of late-start 12-week and second 8-week courses will begin Sept. 11 and Oct. 11 respectively at Illinois Valley Community College. These options include classes in science, health, math, english, computers, early childhood education and criminal