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LaSalle County, IL: 3 Charged After Violent Armed Robbery Report

Police say a victim was assaulted and robbed of cash before officers located three suspects.

Streator, IL · 2d

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Repairs Underway on Princeton's Red Covered Bridge After 2023 Strike

Repairs are underway on the Red Covered Bridge north of Princeton, the 163-year-old Bureau County span that has been closed since a truck hit it in 2023. The Illinois Department of Transportation describes a $1.25 million project in two phases and anticipates finishing all of the work by June 2027, according to IDOT. The job is meant to keep the historic structure standing and make the crossing safer for motorists.

Princeton, IL · 2d
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Utica Brings In Consultant To Help Manage Market On Mill Retail Plaza

The Utica Village Board of Trustees narrowly agreed to hire Connor Cofoid Consulting to assist the village with managing the vendors at the Market on Mill retail plaza. Trustees Deb Krizel and Eric Bara voted against it. According to Village President Dave Stewart, the retail vendors are to be allowed to rent the stalls for two years, and then hopefully move into a brick and mortar facility, with different vendors taking their place. Applications for the twelve retail stalls will be accepted in December for the 2027 year.

North Utica, IL · 1d
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Gas Price Difference Widens From Western La Salle County To Eastern Part

A few miles these days means a huge difference in the price your paying at the pump. According to Gas Buddy, you can find gas for $3.47 a gallon in Oglesby and as low as $3.49 a gallon in La Salle, Peru and Utica. On the flip side, unleaded in Streator, Ottawa, Princeton, and Mendota ranges from $4.35 to $4.49 a gallon.

La Salle County, TX · 1d

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Rock Falls Considering Tax Abatement Plan

Rock Falls City Council has taken the first step toward setting the city’s 2026 tax plan. Council members recently approved first readings for two measures: Ordinance 2026-2756, which establishes the city’s 2026 tax levy, and Ordinance 2026-2757, which would abate the 2026 tax tied to paying off $5.3 million in bonds.

Rock Falls, IL · 2d

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A Guy Walks Into 365 Bars…Again! Bar Number 258: Main Street Tap

——- Bar Number 258: Main Street Tap, Wednesday, November 11, 2026. Wow, this is nice out here. Lots of tables and chairs and in the back is the stage where live music happens out here. There’s Karl onstage performing, “I Got Them French-Fried Po-tater Blues.”. —— The...

Bradford, IL · 1d

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Attend a musical, shop a holiday market, raise funds for area pets and more | Dani's Weekend Rundown for Nov. 12-15

QUAD CITIES — The weekend is approaching quickly, and there are plenty of fun events across the greater Quad Cities region. Get involved with a great cause or find something fun for the entire family. There's a lot to consider in this edition of Dani's Weekend Rundown. Have an...

Davenport, IA · 2d

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Mendota Council to make decision on city pool Monday

The future of the Mendota City pool may be determined at Monday night's Council meeting. The agenda includes discussion and a decision on the structure built in 1958. At a September meeting, Mayor Dave Boelk said, for a new pool, 15 year bond figures amount to 5 to 7 million dollars. For the owner of a $200,000 house, taxes would increase at least $200 dollars per year.

Mendota, IL · 13h

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Tom’s Take — Six Years Later, Vets’ Families Want Closure — Nov. 15, 2026

In 2020, COVID got inside the La Salle Veterans Home. When it was over, 36 veterans were dead. Their families are still in court. And on Monday they're going to stand outside that home and say they've waited long enough for closure. Tom's Take is sponsored by Kathleen Wayland of...

Lasalle, IL · 9h

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IVCC to host flag-raising ceremony for veterans Monday, campus to be closed on Veterans Day

Illinois Valley Community College will honor veterans on Monday, November 9, with a flag-raising ceremony at 8 a.m. Members of Oglesby American Legion Post 237 will lead the ceremony and the public is welcome to attend. The flag-raising will be followed by a short reception in CTC 125, where coffee...

Oglesby, IL · 2d

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Along the Rock: Rock Falls Hometown Holidays Returns with Christmas Walk, Bingo and Grinch Dodgeball

The holiday season is right around the corner, and the Rock Falls Chamber is getting ready to bring the community together for three days of festive fun during its annual Hometown Holidays celebration. On this episode of Along the Rock, host Kierstyn Long welcomes Camryn Johnson and Marissa Razo from...

Rock Falls, IL · 1d

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Tampico Parks & Rec Announces Christmas Activities

The Tampico Parks & Recreation Committee is preparing for some festive holiday fun with the return of Christmas in the Country, Tampico Royalty 2026, and the annual Christmas Light Contest!. The annual Christmas in the Country event encourage kids to spend time with their family, perform acts of kindness and...

Tampico, IL · 1d