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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 · 1d

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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 · 2h
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Marseilles Man Charged After Alleged Trip to Meet a Minor in Forrest

Fairbury police arrested 53-year-old Chad Cavanaugh of Marseilles on November 9 after he traveled to Forrest, where he is accused of planning to meet a child. The arrest is still at the charge stage. Cavanaugh faces two felonies and has been released on pretrial conditions, WCSJ News reported Wednesday, citing area authorities.

Fairbury, IL · 3h
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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 · 11h

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Admission Changes Expected To Mean More Nursing Graduates At IVCC

Changes are coming to the admission process for Illinois Valley Community College's nursing program. In addition to streamlining curriculum and credit hours, changes will give prospective students two opportunities each year to apply for entry into the Nursing and Practical Nursing programs. To be considered, IVCC students must still complete a certified nursing assistant course and pass prerequisite general education courses and an admissions assessment exam.

Oglesby, IL · 2d

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Wenona Legion Auxiliary Accepting Donations for Veterans

For more than six years Wenona Legion Auxiliary has been providing to those, who once served our country at the Illinois Veterans Home in La Salle. The Legion Auxiliary is reaching out to the community to consider giving back to veterans at the home in La Salle this holiday season. A growing need of food, clothing and daily essential items are part of what can make a great difference in the lives of our local veterans.

Wenona, IL · 1d

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IVCC Theatre Department Presents "Tiny Beautiful Things"

The curtain is about to rise for “Tiny Beautiful Things”, a production of the Illinois Valley Community College Theatre Department. Directed by Dr. Dale Young, this moving and thought-provoking production explores the questions, experiences, and connections that make us human through a collection of deeply personal stories. “Tiny Beautiful Things” explores themes of grief, loss, addiction, relationships, and healing through personal stories and advice columns. The production contains mature language and subject matter that may be best suited for older teens and adults.

Oglesby, 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 · 22h

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Campaign Sign Incident Leads To Public Apology From Marseilles Police Department

A public apology coming from the Marseilles Police Department. On Tuesday, a social media post on the Marseilles PD's Facebook page said it was brought to their attention that a member of the agency acted independently to approach several homes and distribute information regarding regulations for campaign signs. The post says the campaign sign statute has been repealed and is no longer valid Illinois law. The interaction with homeowners and this police department representative is said to have been “conducted without the approval or knowledge of police administration, and an internal review into the matter is underway”.

Marseilles, IL · 2d

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Inside the homes, workplaces Pope Leo XIV once frequented in Peru

Before Chicago-born Pope Leo XIV’s historic return to Peru, we were given rare access to the places the Pope once lived in and worked. Telemundo Chicago’s Jorge De Santiago reports.

Peru, IL · 2d

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Newark, Oswego Players Earn All-State Volleyball Honors

The Illinois Volleyball Coaches Association released its all-state teams ahead of the IHSA state tournament this weekend in Normal, with several area players earning recognition. In Class 1A, Newark’s Rylie Carlson and Serena’s Anna Hjerpe were named first-team all-state, while Newark’s Zoey Carlson earned second-team honors. In Class 3A, Geneva’s Emma Peterson was named first-team all-state. In Class 4A, Oswego’s Hannah Herrick was selected to the second team.

Oswego, IL · 1d

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Sandwich's Wyatt Gregory Earns IHSFCA Honorable Mention

The Illinois High School Football Coaches Association released its all-state football teams. In Class 8A, Oswego’s Drew Kleinhans made the all-state team. Kaneland’s Jackson Little and Sycamore’s Dylan Curtis were selected in Class 5A, while Aurora Christian’s Jalen Callaway earned all-state honors in Class 2A. Several...

Sandwich, IL · 1d

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Star 98.1 and Star 104.7 Bring 24/7 Christmas Music to the Bureau Valley and Tri-Counties Beginning November 15

The Star Radio Network is spreading holiday cheer with nonstop Christmas favorites through December 31, 2026. PRINCETON & KEWANEE, IL — November 11, 2026 — It’s beginning to sound a lot like Christmas across the Bureau Valley and Tri-Counties! The Star Radio Network is getting ready to bring the magic of the holiday season to local listeners as Star 98.1 and Star 104.7 officially switch to 24/7 Christmas music beginning Sunday, November 15, 2026.

Kewanee, IL · 2d

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Indian Valley Theatre looks to bring melodramas back to Sandwich Fair

The Indian Valley Theatre is hosting a Melodrama Town Hall about bringing the short shows back to the Sandwich Fair in 2027. It’s happening in the Sandwich Opera House Community Room on Saturday, Nov. 21, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. The theatre did not hold melodrama shows in...

Sandwich, IL · 1d

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Friends of the Hennepin Canal to Host November “Hike the Hennepin” Event

The Friends of the Hennepin Canal will host its monthly “Hike the Hennepin” event on Sunday, Nov. 15, with a hike from Lock 17 to Lock 21. This 3.2-mile section of the Hennepin Canal, named “Kingfisher,” will take participants along a scenic portion of the canal.

Wyanet, IL · 19h

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The Eastern Illinois Santa Fe in HO scale

Facts and features Name: Eastern Illinois Santa Fe Scale: HO (1:87.1) Size: 26 x 48 feet Prototype: Atchison, Topeka & Santa Fe Locale: Joliet to Streator, Ill. Era: 1995 (before the merger with Burlington Northern) Style: double-deck walk-in Mainline run: 200 feet (double-track main) Minimum radius: 30″ (main) Minimum turnout: No. 6 Maximum grade: 2% [...] Read More...

Streator, IL · 1d