Pistol Shrimp complete two-game sweep of Paints

The Illinois Valley Pistol Shrimp beat the Chillicothe Paints 10-6 on Friday to complete a two-game sweep of the defending Prospect League champions.
Anti-Pride month post by La Salle County clerk spurs bi-partisan rebuke

The La Salle County official that oversees elections and marriage licensing prompted a bipartisan rebuke on Friday after she reposted to her social media earlier in the week a well-traveled meme expressing satisfaction over the end of
Photos: Utica fireworks celebration

Postponed from the previous week, Utica hosted a fireworks celebration Friday at Carey Memorial Park, with a number of family activities, including face painting and bounce houses.
Putnam County Sheriff investigating $13,000 worth of tree damage in Hennepin

The Putnam County Sheriff’s Office and the Village of Hennepin are investigating the destruction of trees along High Street that were planted in 2022.
Tiskilwa Historical Society to host Flags of Freedom presentation July 10

The Tiskilwa Historical Society will host Ann Register for a presentation on the Flags of Freedom at 7 p.m. on Monday, July 10 in the Community room of Tiskilwa’s Museum on Main, 110 E. Main St.
Tiskilwa Historical Society to host Flags of Freedom presentation July 10

The Tiskilwa Historical Society will host Ann Register for a presentation on the Flags of Freedom at 7 p.m. on Monday, July 10 in the Community room of Tiskilwa’s Museum on Main, 110 E. Main St.
Bureau County police blotter: July 7, 2023

Here are the police reports for Bureau County for Friday, July 7, 2023.
Bureau County police blotter: July 7, 2023

Here are the police reports for Bureau County for Friday, July 7, 2023.
Princeton Community Band to host concert July 9 at Soldiers and Sailors Park

The Princeton Community Band, under the direction of Ann Lusher, will present a concert at 6 p.m. on Sunday, July 9 at Soldiers and Sailors Park, 14 Park Ave. E. in Princeton.
Princeton Community Band to host concert July 9 at Soldiers and Sailors Park

The Princeton Community Band, under the direction of Ann Lusher, will present a concert at 6 p.m. on Sunday, July 9 at Soldiers and Sailors Park, 14 Park Ave. E. in Princeton.