Briel introduces bill to strengthen local fire protection agencies
State Rep. Amy “Murri” Briel, D-Ottawa, has proposed legislation that would provide more money to local firefighting agencies by allowing municipalities to offer funds collected via open burn permits.
A groundhog called Wanda
Wondering if we’re in for another six weeks of winter? You’ll have to wait until Tuesday to find out. The groundhog that appeared Sunday at Starved Rock State Park was in no mood to prognosticate.
A look at the Hall Red Devils 1,000-point club
Hall senior Braden Curran became the 13th 1,000-point scorer in Red Devils boys basketball history on Saturday, scoring 20 points to raise his career totals to 1,009. Here’s a look at the Red Devils’ 1,000-point Club as
A look at the Hall Red Devils 1,000-point club
La Salle County seeking more election judges
La Salle County Clerk Jennifer Ebner said Thursday she’s looking for election judges for the upcoming primary election on March 17.
Ottawa gunman strikes out with appeals court
A man convicted in an Ottawa home invasion, during which shots were fired, has struck out with an appeals court. Fernando Martinez got no relief and will continue serving his 28-year sentence.
La Salle Knights of Columbus raise $7K for local charities
Calvert Council Knights of Columbus in La Salle raised just over $3,500 each for Horizon House and Lighted Way during the Knights’ Tootsie Roll drive conducted Sept. 19-21, 2025.
La Salle County seeking more election judges
McNabb Library to host watercolor workshop on Feb. 11
Putnam Library to screen ‘Mr. Civil Rights’ on Feb. 12