Streator drug suspect gets 7 years in agreed sentencing

A Streator man who had pleaded guilty to a drug charge – and to jumping out of a squad car – was sentenced Wednesday to seven years in prison.
River Valley Players to hold auditions for ‘Between the Lines’

River Valley Players announced auditions for “Between the Lines” from May 29-30 in Henry.
La Salle County marriage licenses: May 1-13, 2026

Here is the list of La Salle County couples who applied for marriage licenses from May 1 through May 13, 2026.
OTHS honors its first students to achieve Seal of Biliteracy and Commendation of the Seal of Biliteracy

Seniors Andrea Espinoza, Kathysha Perez and Xina Perez earned the Seal, and seniors Perla Gutierrez and Paul Stallman received the Commendation of the Seal of Biliteracy, which recognizes students making significant progress towards that proficiency.
Ladd Public Library hosts ‘Paws to Read with Hobo’ on June 6

Ladd Public Library announces a new therapy dog reading program, “Paws to Read with Hobo,” at 10 a.m. Saturday, June 6 in the library, 125 N. Main St., Ladd.
La Salle County marriage licenses: May 1-13, 2026

Here is the list of La Salle County couples who applied for marriage licenses from May 1 through May 13, 2026.
Golden Knights eliminate Ducks in Game 6 win to advance to Western Conference Final

The Vegas Golden Knights powered into the Western Conference Final after a commanding 5-1 victory over the Anaheim Ducks in Game 6 on Thursday night at Honda Center. Vegas seized control early with three first-period goals and
Pres. Trump meets with China’s Xi Jinping; leaders agree that the Strait of Hormuz must remain open

President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping opened their closely watched summit in Beijing with more than two hours of talks centered on global tensions, trade, Taiwan, and the escalating conflict involving Iran. Trump discussed the
Border Patrol Chief Michael Banks steps down amid DHS leadership changes

U.S. Border Patrol Chief Michael “Mike” Banks has stepped down effective immediately, becoming the latest senior immigration official to leave the Department of Homeland Security during a period of major leadership turnover under DHS Secretary Markwayne Mullin.
Jannik Sinner advances to Italian Open semifinals after shattering Novak Djokovic’s masters record

Jannik Sinner is edging closer to a historic breakthrough at the Italian Open, moving within two wins of becoming the first Italian man in 50 years to capture the title in Rome. The world No. 1 continued