Ron Eckberg to share ‘Christmas on the Frontlines’ at Erie, Walnut libraries

Local historian Ron Eckberg will be sharing Christmas on the Frontlines, the story of Christmas 1944 on the World War II battlefield, in Walnut and Erie.
Ayize Martin, College of DuPage win national championship

Ayize Martin, a freshman defensive lineman from Bureau Valley/Walnut, took part in the College of DuPage’s stunning, come-from-behind 33-29 NJCAA D-III victory over Rochester Community and Technical College.
Ayize Martin, College of DuPage win national championship

Ayize Martin, a freshman defensive lineman from Bureau Valley/Walnut, took part in the College of DuPage’s stunning, come-from-behind 33-29 NJCAA D-III victory over Rochester Community and Technical College.
Streator fugitive enters blind plea in connection with fatal shooting

A Streator woman faces up to 14 years in prison after pleading guilty Thursday to two felonies filed in connection with a fatal Streator shooting.
Photos: Ottawa remembers Pearl Harbor

The Ottawa VFW hosted its annual memorial ceremony Thursday for those who lost their lives in the Dec. 7, 1941, attack on Pearl Harbor.
Millstone Bakery in La Salle added to Illinois Made list

For an added accolade, head baker Anna Harmon is a finalist in the national ‘Greatest Baker’ competition.
Art historian tells story of Christmas on Dec. 14 in virtual talk with La Salle library

La Salle Public Library will virtually host art historian Laura Mueller at 6 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 14, for a discussion and tour through art that tells the Christmas story.
Art historian tells story of Christmas on Dec. 14 in virtual talk with La Salle library

La Salle Public Library will virtually host art historian Laura Mueller at 6 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 14, for a discussion and tour through art that tells the Christmas story.
10 citations, arrests made in U.S. 6 roadside safety check

A roadside safety check near U.S. 6 and Dalzell Road in La Salle County from late Nov. 10 into early morning Nov. 11 resulted in 10 citations and arrests, Illinois State Police reported.
The Local Scene for the Illinois Valley: ‘Nutcracker,’ ‘A Christmas Carol’-themed dinner among the activities

A pair of events inspired by classic Christmas stories are among the events highlighted this weekend in the Illinois Valley Local Scene.