Where to celebrate July 4 in La Salle, Bureau, Putnam counties with fireworks, parades, festivals

Looking to celebrate Independence Day? Here are some of the festivals, parades and fireworks planned from Wednesday, July 3, through Sunday, July 7, in La Salle, Bureau, Marshall and Putnam counties.
GOP candidate appeals removal from La Salle County coroner’s race

An Ottawa physician said his name was improperly removed from the Nov. 5 ballot for coroner. Now, Dr. Lawrence Powell wants a judge to put him back on the ballot.
Former Pistol Shrimp pitcher Noah Schultz selected for MLB Futures Game

Former Illinois Valley Pistol Shrimp pitcher Noah Schultz, a top prospect in the Chicago White Sox organization, has been chosen to play in the MLB All-Star Futures Game.
Former Pistol Shrimp pitcher Noah Schultz selected for MLB Futures Game

Former Illinois Valley Pistol Shrimp pitcher Noah Schultz, a top prospect in the Chicago White Sox organization, has been chosen to play in the MLB All-Star Futures Game.
Illinois Valley Pistol Shrimp top Thrillville Thrillbillies

The Illinois Valley Pistol Shrimp used a four-run fourth inning to help propel them to an 8-5 win over the Thrillville Thrillbillies on Tuesday in Peru.
Illinois Valley Pistol Shrimp top Thrillville Thrillbillies

The Illinois Valley Pistol Shrimp used a four-run fourth inning to help propel them to an 8-5 win over the Thrillville Thrillbillies on Tuesday in Peru.
College signing: Seneca’s Lane Provance set to suit up for Aurora University

Seneca’s Lane Provance has signed on to continue his education at Aurora University in Aurora, Ill., and his football career at the NCAA Division 3 level with the Spartans.
Democrat Rep. Lloyd Doggett calls on President Biden to withdraw from 2024 election

On Tuesday, Rep. Lloyd Doggett, D-Texas, became the first sitting Democrat in Congress to call for President Joe Biden to withdraw from the 2024 presidential race, citing his poor debate performance and the fallout since. Numerous Democrats
Rudy Giuliani disbarred in New York for ‘false and misleading’ statements on 2020 election

Rudy Giuliani — former NYC mayor and ex-attorney to Donald Trump — was disbarred on Tuesday in a decision handed down by the Appellate Division First Department in New York. The state court stripped Giuliani of his
Boy Scouts to host July 4 concession stand at Zearing Park in Princeton

Boy Scouts Troop 6368 will be hosting a fundraiser during the July 4 fireworks display at Zearing Park in Princeton.