Local scene in the Illinois Valley: Christmas celebrations begin

Christmas markets and events are becoming part of the weekend highlights in the Illinois Valley. There also are a pair of performances in La Salle and Streator opening this weekend, along with a ceramics exhibition in Peru.
Wander Woman: Bringing home the best ideas from elsewhere

That’s one of the beauties of travel: inspiration abounds beyond the borders of our home turf. There are endless ideas to be found – and brought home.
Big holiday season? La Salle County retailers think so

Planning on doing much holiday shopping? Retailers think they’ll finish the Christmas season with big sales, but some worry inflation will cut into holiday budgets.
Big holiday season? La Salle County retailers think so

Planning on doing much holiday shopping? Retailers think they’ll finish the Christmas season with big sales, but some worry inflation will cut into holiday budgets.
NCI ARTworks in Peru to host Matos’ ‘Symphony of Ceramics’

NCI ARTworks in Peru will host an opening reception Friday, Nov. 10, for the former IVSO Music Director and ceramic designer Lucia Matos.
NCI ARTworks in Peru to host Matos’ ‘Symphony of Ceramics’

NCI ARTworks in Peru will host an opening reception Friday, Nov. 10, for the former IVSO Music Director and ceramic designer Lucia Matos.
9 Seneca High School seniors named Illinois State Scholars

Nine Seneca High School seniors were named Illinois State Scholars.
Streator man arrested after police say he stole a truck, crashed into nail salon

A 33-year-old Streator man was arrested Wednesday after police said he stole a Dodge pickup truck Monday that had its keys left inside of the vehicle and drove it through the front facade of Pro Nails Salon
Streator police recover ax handle from man carrying it near school

Kimes Elementary School in Streator was put into a soft lockdown Wednesday morning as police tended to a report of a man carrying an ax handle near the school.