Ottawa murder trial postponed

An Ottawa murder trial has been postponed until spring.
La Salle-Peru grad sings at Jimmy Carter memorial

Midshipman Sarah Peters of La Salle sang at a memorial service for former President Jimmy Carter on Tuesday, Jan. 7, 2024, in the U.S. Capitol rotunda.
La Salle-Peru grad sings at Jimmy Carter memorial

Midshipman Sarah Peters of La Salle sang at a memorial service for former President Jimmy Carter on Tuesday, Jan. 7, 2024, in the U.S. Capitol rotunda.
Logan’s Oasis quarter auction fundraiser set Jan. 16

Logan’s Oasis Organization will host a Playground Fundraising Quarter Auction on Jan. 16 at the Knights of Columbus Hall, located at 806 Oakley Ave. in Streator.
Bureau County ag literacy grants available

Are you an educator interested in enhancing agricultural literacy efforts in your classroom? The Bureau County Farm Bureau is encouraging educators to apply for its Foundation Ag Literacy Grant.
An introduction to 4 La Salle mayoral candidates for April 2025 election

Four candidates are running for La Salle mayor in April 2025. The candidates recently shared their objectives with Shaw Local News Network.
An introduction to 4 La Salle mayoral candidates for April 2025 election

Four candidates are running for La Salle mayor in April 2025. The candidates recently shared their objectives with Shaw Local News Network.
Meta to replace fact-checking program in favor of “community notes”

Meta has announced it is ending its fact-checking program in favor of a ‘community notes’ system, similar to X’s Community Notes. The social media company (which owns Facebook, Instagram, Threads and WhatsApp) said in a statement: “we’re
President Biden names two new national monuments in California

President Joe Biden has signed a proclamation naming two new national monuments in California, protecting 848,000 acres of land that are of ‘scientific, cultural, ecological, and historical importance.’ The White House said in a statement: “With today’s
Oakland Athletics outfielder Brent Rooker signs franchise record five-year, $60M extension

Oakland Athletics’ slugger Brent Rooker has agreed to a five-year, $60 million contract extension with the organization. Sources told ESPN that Rooker’s deal includes a sixth-year vesting option worth $22 million; he was eligible to hit arbitration