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Your guide to the March 2026 primary in the Illinois Valley
March 17 marks the 2026 primary, where La Salle, Bureau and Putnam county voters can pull a Democratic or Republican ballot to pick who appears on the ballot come November. All voters, partisan or not, can weigh…
Bureau County Sheriff candidates split on role of immigration enforcement
All four candidates for Bureau County Sheriff were asked in their Shaw Local election questionnaires the same question about one of the most politically charged issues in law enforcement
Streator YMCA offers stress-management wellness chat
The Streator Family YMCA will host a free wellness program offering tools to manage stress.
Learn about La Salle pioneers April 8 at Starved Rock
A program, “Early Pioneers of La Salle,” will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday, April 11 at Starved Rock State Park Visitor Center.
2026 IHSA softball preview: Expect great things again this spring from Seneca
The Seneca softball team returns eight starters from last spring’s 34-2 ballclub including the 2025 Times Softball Player of the Year, pitcher Tessa Krull, hinting at another stellar season for the Fighting Irish.
IVCC softball has ‘tremendous potential’ with versatile, deep roster
IVCC softball coach Cory Tomasson said the Eagles have “tremendous potential” with five returning sophomores combined with a talented freshmen class.