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- February 26, 2026 4:10 am|

Keke Palmer and Brad Paisley joining ‘American Idol’ Season 24 as special guest mentors
- February 26, 2026 3:20 am|

Savannah Guthrie makes public plea, family offering $1M reward for recovery of mother Nancy Guthrie
- February 25, 2026 4:20 am|

Martin Short’s daughter Katherine Hartley Short dies at age 42
- February 25, 2026 4:10 am|
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Hillary Clinton says she has ‘no new information’ on Epstein in testimony before House Oversight Committee
- February 27, 2026 5:05 am|

Columbia University student detained by DHS agents released after NYC Mayor Mamdani meets with Pres. Trump
- February 27, 2026 5:00 am|

U.S. hits Iran with new sanctions as nuclear negotiations approach
- February 26, 2026 5:05 am|

Former Treasury Sec’y Larry Summers resigns from Harvard University amid Epstein-related review
- February 26, 2026 5:00 am|
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Illinois Valley Symphony Orchestra presents ‘Romantic Imaginations’ March 8
The Illinois Valley Symphony Orchestra will present “Romantic Imaginations” at 3 p.m. on March 8 at Ottawa Township High School.
- March 1, 2026·

La Salle native, St. Bede grad helps USA Hockey win gold
If you rooted for the USA Hockey teams in the Olympics (wasn’t everyone?), then you also cheered on a La Salle native and St. Bede graduate who serves as Chief Medical Officer for USA Hockey.
- March 1, 2026·

Putnam County library screens documentary on Triangle Shirtwaist Factory fire
The Putnam County Public Library District invites the public to a free screening of “Triangle Fire” on Wednesday, March 11, at 5 p.m. at the McNabb Branch.
- March 1, 2026·

Top 10 most expensive homes sold in La Salle County in the week of Feb. 16
A single-family home in Peru that sold for $700,000 tops the list of the most expensive residential real estate sales in La Salle County in the past week.
- March 1, 2026·

Ottawa’s Juliana Thrush finishes her career with second place at IHSA state tournament
Ottawa’s Juliana Thrush advanced to the state championship match at 235 pounds, the best result for anyone in the Illinois Valley.
- February 28, 2026·

Writers at Westclox author fair set for March 14 in Peru
Fire on Fifth Pizza will host a free Writers at Westclox author fair from noon to 4 p.m. Saturday, March 14.
- February 28, 2026·
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