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Illinois Valley - Shaw LocalLa Salle County Circuit Clerk honored by Illinois Supreme Court
La Salle County Circuit Clerk Greg Vaccaro was recognized recently by the Illinois Supreme Court Judicial College.
Illinois Valley - Shaw LocalStreator woman awarded Key of Honor by Key Club International
Lisa Jackson of Streator has been awarded the Key of Honor by the Key Club International Board of Trustees.
Illinois Valley - Shaw LocalIVCC celebrates dental assistants and paramedics graduation
IVCC’s 15 paramedic program graduates attended an evening ceremony. Ottawa Regional EMS System manager Kelly Wasilewski and graduate Roger Garrett also served…
Illinois Valley - Shaw LocalHappy Hands Preschool, Princeton, opens Sept. 9
Happy Hands Preschool, located at the Evangelical Covenant Church in Princeton, will begin its 59th year on Sept. 9.
Illinois Valley - Shaw LocalStreator Elementary District 44 kicks off new school year
Streator Elementary School District 44 started the new school year this week with teacher institute days, backpack nights and the first day back for students…
Illinois Valley - Shaw LocalStage 212 auditions for ‘Nuncrackers: The Nunsense Christmas Musical’ set for Aug. 21 and 22
Auditioners must sing one minute of a song in the show’s style. A backing track is encouraged. An aux cord also will be provided.
Illinois Valley - Shaw LocalWest Nile virus detected in Peru mosquitoes
Mosquitoes collected Wednesday in Peru tested positive for West Nile Virus, the La Salle County Health Department said in a press release.
Illinois Valley - Shaw LocalU of I Extension to hold Illinois Valley fossils program Sept. 9 in Mendota
Attendees can learn about fossils found in the region and the Mazon Creek fossil beds.
Illinois Valley - Shaw LocalIV Alzheimer’s Support Group meets Aug. 17 at Peru Library
The Illinois Valley Alzheimer’s Caring Friends Support Group will meet at 6 p.m. Monday, Aug. 17 at the Peru Public Library.
Illinois Valley - Shaw LocalLa Salle-Peru police make arrest following July burglaries
La Salle police announced Wednesday that detectives have made an arrest in a pair of La Salle-Peru burglaries in July.
Illinois Valley - Shaw LocalInterstate 39 bridge deck repair project continues north of La Salle
The Illinois Department of Transportation’s $3.7 million bridge deck repair project on Interstate 39 in La Salle County is entering its fifth month after…
Illinois Valley - Shaw LocalMallory Pearson looking to build relationships, help athletes as Princeton’s full-time athletic trainer
Mallory Pearson said 'it's an exciting opportunity' to become Princeton High School's full-time athletic trainer, filling a void Tiger athletics have had for…
Illinois Valley - Shaw LocalPeru Public Library to open Sundays beginning Sept. 13 for one-year trial
The library will track patron usage, staffing impacts, and service outcomes throughout the year. The board will use those findings to decide whether to make…
Illinois Valley - Shaw LocalDrug agents nab 101 meth pills in Ottawa traffic stop
A Grand Ridge man is headed to prison if convicted of possessing more than 100 pills containing methamphetamine, which were seized following a Tuesday traffic…
Illinois Valley - Shaw LocalFestival 56 receives $1,500 grant for summer youth theatre camp
Festival 56 has received a $1,500 grant from the Starved Rock Country Community Foundation’s Art of Starved Rock Country fund to support its summer youth camp.
Illinois Valley - Shaw LocalJeff Prusator Athletic Complex Stadium renovations delayed
Mendota Township High School announced that the $1.4 million renovation project at Jeff Prusator Athletic Complex Stadium will be delayed until after the fall…
Illinois Valley - Shaw LocalIllinois Valley YMCA hosting one-day sand volleyball tournament
The Illinois Valley YMCA is hosting a one-day sand volleyball tournament beginning at 9 a.m. on Aug. 29 at Riverfront Bar and Grill, located in Peru at 1525…
Illinois Valley - Shaw Local2026 season preview: Scouting the Independents
Here are team-by-team breakdowns, five players to watch, five can't miss games and Steve Soucie's predictions for the Independents
Illinois Valley - Shaw LocalLa Salle County deputies announce Labor Day traffic campaign
The La Salle County Sheriff’s Office announced Tuesday it will join more than 200 law enforcement agencies across Illinois in the statewide “Drive Sober or Get…
Illinois Valley - Shaw LocalLa Salle County seeks poll workers for upcoming midterm elections
Election judges are responsible for setting up polling places and greeting voters, verifying voter registrations and issuing ballots.
Illinois Valley - Shaw LocalLadd Police Department to enforce Labor Day campaigns through Sept. 8
The Ladd Police Department recently announced it will partner with over 200 state of Illinois law enforcement agencies to increase enforcement for Labor Day.
Illinois Valley - Shaw LocalLa Salle County grand jury Tuesday, Aug. 11
A La Salle County grand jury convened Tuesday and returned the following indictments.
Illinois Valley - Shaw LocalLa Salle-Peru’s Eli Hammers places 8th in high jump at Junior Olympics
Incoming La Salle-Peru sophomore Eli Hammers finished eighth in the 15-16 year old high jump at the AAU Junior Olympics in Des Moines, Iowa.
Illinois Valley - Shaw LocalJennifer Shinnick named new public health administrator for Bureau, Putnam, Marshall counties
Jennifer Shinnick has been appointed public health administrator for the Bureau, Putnam and Marshall County Health Departments effective July 27.
Illinois Valley - Shaw LocalTornado warnings issued for La Salle, Bureau counties
A tornado warning was issued Wednesday morning for northeastern Bureau County, though it was not yet clear whether a twister had formed or whether there was a…
Illinois Valley - Shaw LocalReddick Mansion hosts Victorian Tea, Lincoln-Douglas lecture this August
The Reddick Mansion Association is hosting three August events that bring local history to life including a Victorian Tea, Lincoln-Douglas Debates lecture and…
Illinois Valley - Shaw Local$3.8M East Stevenson Road project on track in Ottawa
Road signs and guided detours to get around the road closure at E Stevenson Road are posted, encouraging drivers to use E Dayton Road to continue on E…
Illinois Valley - Shaw LocalBernabei tabbed to draw winning 50-50 ticket
Doug Bernabei drew a round of applause Monday as the Peru City Council acknowledged his 20 years’ service to the Peru Police Department.
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Marseilles issues street closures after storm damage
Tuesday storm damage has resulted in several Marseilles street closures, most due to damaged
Illinois Valley - Shaw LocalStorms wallop the Illinois Valley on Tuesday
Fierce storms pounded the Illinois Valley area Tuesday morning, causing blackouts and littering the area with fallen tree limbs.
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Storms wallop the Illinois Valley on Tuesday
Fierce storms pounded the Illinois Valley area Tuesday morning, causing blackouts and littering the area with fallen tree limbs.
Illinois Valley - Shaw LocalNew Bedford Deer Hunters Association marks 50 years with 243 harvests, bronze medallions
The New Bedford Deer Hunters Association celebrated its 50th anniversary Sunday with a gathering that honored five decades of tradition, camaraderie and…
Illinois Valley - Shaw LocalPeru residents demand answers for sewer backup
Why was there sewer backup last month in some Peru neighborhoods? City officials are no closer to identifying a cause.
Illinois Valley - Shaw LocalWood named Streator’s new police chief
The City of Streator has appointed Robert Wood as its new chief of police. Wood is a veteran officer who has served the department for over 20 years.
Illinois Valley - Shaw LocalWaltham reschedules vote on $7.5 million referendum
The Waltham Elementary School Board meets Thursday to decide whether to seek a $7.5 million referendum to build an annex.
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Verdict coming Sept. 1 in fatal DUI crash near Marseilles
A Sterling man finds out Sept. 1 whether he’ll face up to 14 years for a 2023 crash that killed a Leland woman on Interstate 80 near Marseilles.
Illinois Valley - Shaw Local‘This race is winnable’: Bailey calls on La Salle County Republicans for support in quest for governor’s chair
Bailey touted the campaign’s three points of emphasis of affordability, safety and education, saying that if elected he will cap property taxes at 1%, lower…
Illinois Valley - Shaw Local‘Grease’ fan event set for Aug. 21 in Princeton
The Apollo Theater in Princeton will host a “Grease” fan event for community members from 2 to 8 p.m. Friday, Aug. 21.
Illinois Valley - Shaw LocalHeartland Bank to acquire, merge with Tri-County Financial Group in $200M transaction
Heartland acquired the Tri-County Financial Group Inc, the holding company of First State Bank, for a combined common stock and cash transaction valued at…
Illinois Valley - Shaw LocalKenny Jones, Karen Talyor win club championships at Hidden Lake
Defending champions Kenny Jones and Karen Taylor won the Hidden Lakes Golf Course club championships over the weekend.
Illinois Valley - Shaw LocalStorm damage reported in Streator following tornado warning
Storm damage was reported in Streator after a late-night tornado warning Sunday. A touchdown has not yet been confirmed.
Illinois Valley - Shaw LocalNo twisters confirmed (yet) in Bureau, Putnam counties
Two tornado warnings were issued late Sunday in Bureau County – one of them sounded in Putnam County, too – but so far there is no confirmed touchdown in…
Illinois Valley - Shaw LocalSpirit Matters: ‘No time for despair,’ in seeking to heal civilization
In fact, over the last 10-plus years, I have turned to Morrison’s words often when I have been near despair at the daily barrage of criminality, destruction…
Illinois Valley - Shaw LocalStarved Rock Country Community Foundation opens art grant applications
Local artists and organizations can apply until Sept. 15 for nearly $14,000 in grants through the Starved Rock Country Community Foundation.
Illinois Valley - Shaw LocalListen: Illinois Valley’s 5 most-read stories this week, Aug. 2-8
Catch up on the week’s top Illinois Valley news in minutes for Aug. 2-8. Hear the week’s 5 most popular stories, read aloud for you
Illinois Valley - Shaw LocalHall Township Food Pantry to host mobile food pantry Aug. 15
Hall Township Food Pantry, in partnership with River Bend Food Bank of Davenport, Iowa, will host its 10th annual mobile food pantry from 10 a.m. to noon…
Illinois Valley - Shaw LocalWho wants to be a millionaire?
The Children’s Business Fair in Ottawa is designed to teach kids about the basics of running a business by creating products and managing a sales stall.
Illinois Valley - Shaw LocalBureau County marriage licenses through Aug. 6, 2026
The following marriage licenses were recently recorded at the Bureau County Courthouse.
Illinois Valley - Shaw LocalBureau County Property Transfers: July 16-31, 2026
The following property transfers were recently recorded at the Bureau County Recorder of Deeds’ office in the Bureau County Courthouse.
Illinois Valley - Shaw LocalPaperwork: Oh baby. Oh baby. Oh babies, this was one strange test of motherhood
“A bizarre saga in Canadian history, it now serves as a vehicle for exploring the social, cultural and moral issues of the early 20th century."
Illinois Valley - Shaw LocalEngle Lane stages Pulitzer Prize-winning musical ‘Next to Normal’
The production tells the story of a suburban family navigating grief, love, loss, and emotional health challenges through music and relatable characters…
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Bureau County Property Transfers: July 1-15, 2026
The following property transfers were recently recorded at the Bureau County Recorder of Deeds’ office in the Bureau County Courthouse.
Illinois Valley - Shaw LocalStreator Public Library offers week of free events
The Streator Public Library is hosting a full week of free events from Aug. 10 through Aug. 15, with activities catered toward all ages.
Illinois Valley - Shaw LocalIVCC offices to close for morning of Aug. 12
Illinois Valley Community College campuses will be closed Wednesday morning, Aug. 12, to allow employees to participate in professional development sessions.
Illinois Valley - Shaw LocalWing Snob restaurant coming to Oglesby?
A group of developers seeks to buy the old Burger King in Oglesby. They hope to turn it into a tandem gaming parlor and restaurant, operated as a Wing Snob.
Illinois Valley - Shaw LocalTonica Grade School hosts second annual Pack the Backpack Night on Aug. 13
Tonica Grade School students will be prepared for the upcoming school year thanks to the school’s second annual Pack the Backpack Night.
Illinois Valley - Shaw LocalIllinois Valley enjoys ‘week long celebration’ of baseball at Senior League World Series
The Illinois Valley Senior League baseball team enjoyed what coach Lance Siebert called "an incredible week long celebration of baseball" at the World Series…
Illinois Valley - Shaw LocalLocal photographers showcase equine portraits, nature studies at NCI ARTworks
NCI ARTworks will showcase three local photographers through Oct. 31. The exhibit begins with a reception 6-8 p.m. Friday, Aug. 14 in the NCI ARTworks Gallery…
Illinois Valley - Shaw LocalStreator approves new pickleball courts at Merriner Park
Streator residents will soon have a new place to play pickleball after Streator City Council approved construction of two courts at Merriner Park during its…
Illinois Valley - Shaw LocalJeremiah Joe Coffee opens fourth location in downtown Utica
Jeremiah Joe Coffee opened its fourth location Thursday at 22 Clark St. in Utica, expanding the family-owned specialty coffee roaster’s presence in the…