St. Bede students earn top honors at regional competition

Students from St. Bede Academy earned top honors at a Feb. 27 regional academic competition hosted by Illinois Valley Community College. They finished first overall against several area schools.
Putnam County softball has potential with most of its starting lineup returning

The Putnam County softball team has a small, young roster but the Panthers “have the potential to do some really good things” with most of their starting lineup back.
2026 IHSA softball preview: Even without seniors, Streator aiming for winning spring

The 2026 Streator High softball team doesn’t have any seniors, but they do show a lot of encouraging signs for both the now and the future of the program as the spring season gets underway.
Construction set to begin on I-80/I-39 interchange

The Illinois Department of Transportation announced that on Monday, March 16, work will begin on Interstate 39 in La Salle County.
Princeton Rotary Club awards $10,000 to local nonprofits

The Rotary Club of Princeton recently donated $1,000 to 10 nonprofit organizations as part of its “Love Our Community“ grant program.
Marseilles hosting St. Patrick’s Day parade this weekend

Marseilles will host it’s annual St. Patrick’s Day Parade on Saturday, March 14.
St. Bede students earn top honors at regional competition
Putnam County softball has potential with most of its starting lineup returning
2026 IHSA softball preview: Even without seniors, Streator aiming for winning spring
Construction set to begin on I-80/I-39 interchange