Photos: Marseilles Fun Days parade caps off week-long festival

The Marseilles Fun Days capped off its week-long activities Sunday with a number of events, including the annual parade.
Youth softball: Oglesby blanks Spring Valley 3-0 to win Major League (12U) District 20 title

The Oglesby 12U All-Star softball team defeated Spring Valley 3-0 on Sunday at Sunset Park in Peru to claim the Major League District 20 title and advance to next weekend’s state tournament in Rushville.
Youth softball: Oglesby blanks Spring Valley 3-0 to win Major League (12U) District 20 title

The Oglesby 12U All-Star softball team defeated Spring Valley 3-0 on Sunday at Sunset Park in Peru to claim the Major League District 20 title and advance to next weekend’s state tournament in Rushville.
Photos: Streator Liberty Fest parade draws hundreds of participants, spectators

The Liberty Fest parade treated spectators Sunday in Streator to lots of candy, as a number of businesses and community organizations participated, including marching performances from the Streator High School and Streator Elementary bands, as well as
Missing Sheridan woman located, safe

The Sheridan woman reported missing June 26 was located and is safe, the La Salle County Sheriff’s Office said Sunday. She now is with family, the sheriff’s office said.
Serena High School Class of 1969 holds 55th class reunion

Serena High School Class of 1969 recently had its 55th class reunion on June 22.
It’s personal for Hillary Monier in family’s fight against ALS

As a child of a parent who had the disease, Hillary Monier, 32, had a 50-percent chance to carry the SOD1 ALS gene. A year ago, she bravely was tested for it and found out she does
It’s personal for Hillary Monier in family’s fight against ALS

As a child of a parent who had the disease, Hillary Monier, 32, had a 50-percent chance to carry the SOD1 ALS gene. A year ago, she bravely was tested for it and found out she does
La Salle County crop and rainfall report: Timely rain gives crops relief during heat wave

The summer crop and rainfall report, which features crop condition and rainfall updates from La Salle County farmers, is published regularly during the growing season.
La Salle County crop and rainfall report: Timely rain gives crops relief during heat wave

The summer crop and rainfall report, which features crop condition and rainfall updates from La Salle County farmers, is published regularly during the growing season.