Mueller Funeral Home to hold veterans, troops Christmas stockings program
Mueller Funeral Home is inviting community members to pick up free Christmas stockings to decorate for veterans and soldiers as part of its annual Christmas Stockings for Soldiers and Veterans program.
Mueller Funeral Home to hold veterans, troops Christmas stockings program
Mueller Funeral Home is inviting community members to pick up free Christmas stockings to decorate for veterans and soldiers as part of its annual Christmas Stockings for Soldiers and Veterans program.
St. Bede Academy accepting poinsettia sale orders
The St. Bede Academy prom committee is accepting orders for its poinsettia sale to raise funds for its 2026 prom expenses.
At least seven people killed after UPS plane crash in Louisville, Kentucky

At least seven people were killed Tuesday evening and 11 more injured when a UPS cargo plane crashed shortly after takeoff from Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport in Kentucky, igniting a massive fire and sending thick plumes
Zohran Mamdani wins New York City mayoral race

Zohran Mamdani was elected New York City’s 111th mayor, marking the end of a closely followed election that transformed the once little-known state assemblyman into a major political force. The 34-year-old democratic socialist captured voters’ attention with
Ottawa medical center to host community blood drive Nov. 18
OSF Saint Elizabeth Medical Center will partner with ImpactLife to host a community blood drive from 7:30 a.m. to noon and from 12:30 to 5 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 18.
Ottawa medical center to host community blood drive Nov. 18
La Salle County grand jury
Mauricio Salinas steps up as scoring option during Mendota’s run to state
After not scoring in the regular season, Mendota senior Mauricio Salinas has become an offensive weapon for the Trojans in their return to the Class 1A state tournament.
2025 IHSA playoffs: Steve Soucie’s Class 1A second-round analysis
The Northwest Upstate Illini Conference and the Western Illinois Valley Conference are already stealing the headlines in the Class 1A postseason. Steve Soucie breaks down the opening round of the 2025 IHSA Class 1A playoffs.