Mendota’s new pickleball courts open
Zach Compell delivers a serve to Alexis Finley in Mendota Thursday afternoon – Shaw Local Media Photo Charles Van Horn MENDOTA – The new pickleball courts in Mendota are now open. They are located near Lake Mendota
Knife-wielding Streator man, shot by police, found unfit for trial
A Streator man shot twice after he allegedly wielded a knife Jan. 23 at a Streator police officer has been found unfit to stand trial. Jacob R. Thompson, 31, appeared Thursday in La Salle County Circuit Court
La Salle County police reports: June 1, 2023
Keith A. Milus, 38, of Mendota, was picked up by Mendota police on a La Salle County warrant for violation of an order of protection at 5:50 p.m. Wednesday. Miranda D. Vezain, 21, of Ottawa, was charged
Baseball: Henry to rely on pitching, defense in IHSA state semifinal
For the first time in three decades, the Henry-Senachwine baseball team will play at the state tournament. For the first time ever, a Mallards team will bring home a state trophy. And the residents of Henry are
Peru Catholic announces 2023 graduates
Twenty-two Peru Catholic School eighth grade students participated in a graduation ceremony May 19 at St. Joseph’s Church. Members of the 2023 Peru Catholic School graduating class are Niko Pappas-Anniballi, Chloe Brandt, Luke Bryant, Leah Burkart, Geno
5 IVCC students are studying abroad
Illinois Valley Community College has five students who are studying abroad in Spain and Austria this summer. IVCC Professor and Coordinator of Study Abroad Amanda Cook Fesperman has worked diligently to increase both interest and numbers. Nursing
Sponsor a picnic basket at Hall Township Food Pantry’s Fourth of July distribution
Hall Township Food Pantry in Spring Valley will host its annual Fourth of July picnic distribution on Wednesday, June 28. Several years ago, the pantry began the tradition of setting aside the last Wednesday of June for
Royal Auto Supply in Peru prepares to close after 5 decades
When Bill Stewart bought Royal Auto Supply in 1972, he had a 1957 Chevy he planned to work on. “I saved the car for 50 years,” he said. “I just didn’t have time because, fortunately, I was
5 things to do in the Illinois Valley: Summer music series, Pistol Shrimp baseball season begins
1 – 2 Rivers Wine Fest: The annual festival will be 5 to 8 p.m. Friday, noon to 7 p.m. Saturday and noon to 4 p.m. Sunday at the Jordan block, 101 W. Main St., Ottawa. There
B-List: The best of the ‘bad’
How’s about we get literal this week and do exactly what it says on the tin: I’m taking this column back to (one of) its etymological roots with a look at a few of the greatest B-list