Labor of Love in Ottawa set Saturday

United Way of Eastern La Salle County’s Labor of Love will celebrate its 33rd year of providing no cost home repairs in the community with the annual event Saturday, Oct. 7.
Streator High School names 2023 homecoming court

Streator High School recently celebrated homecoming week, with the dance on Sept. 23 capping off an eventful week.
BCR Ticket for Wednesday, Oct. 4, 2023

Here’s a look at the Bureau County area sports schedule for Tuesday, Oct. 3
BCR Ticket for Wednesday, Oct. 4, 2023

Here’s a look at the Bureau County area sports schedule for Tuesday, Oct. 3
It’s burgoo time in the Illinois Valley

As the leaves begin to change colors in the Illinois Valley, it means the burgoo stew isn’t far behind.
It’s burgoo time in the Illinois Valley

As the leaves begin to change colors in the Illinois Valley, it means the burgoo stew isn’t far behind.
Ski Seal Coating of La Salle donates materials, labor for Marseilles memorial parking lot

David Raikes acknowledged it takes special people to maintain the Middle East Conflicts Wall in Marseilles. Ski Seal Coating and Maintenance of La Salle continued that tradition of the community coming together to maintain and upkeep the
Judge issues gag order in Trump fraud trial after he posts about law clerk

The judge in former-President Donald Trump’s business fraud trial in New York City issued a partial gag order on Tuesday, after Trump blasted the judge, his top law clerk and New York Attorney General Letitia James in
What is the pettiest reason you wouldn’t date someone

Sometimes relationships aren’t worth the work, what is the pettiest reason you have ended a relationship? For the answers we turn to some Reddit users. “Her voice was like Minnie Mouse, and I just couldn’t take it.”
House Speaker Kevin McCarthy removed from position in historic vote

The House of Representatives voted on Tuesday afternoon to remove Speaker Kevin McCarthy, R-Calif., from his leadership position. The House voted 216-210 to oust McCarthy, with eight Republicans joining Democrats to remove him, and seven members absent.