Listen: Illinois Valley’s 5 most-read stories this week, March 8-14

Catch up on the week’s top Illinois Valley news in minutes for March 8-14. Hear the week’s 5 most popular stories, read aloud for you
Bureau County expected to draw (relatively) high turnout

Tuesday will be cold – the daytime high will hover around freezing – which surely won’t boost voter turnout. Even if it were spring-like, however, election officials doubt the polls will be very busy.
Single-family home sells in Ottawa for $250,000

A 1,830-square-foot single-family residence, built in 1989, has changed hands.
Single-family home sells in Ottawa for $250,000
Single-family home sells in Ottawa for $250,000
Ottawa City Council paves way for new McDonald’s
Strong pitching staff to lead L-P baseball team in 2026

The La Salle-Peru baseball team has high hopes for the 2026 season as the Cavaliers return their top two pitchers from last season and have plenty of depth on the pitching staff.
Strong pitching staff to lead L-P baseball team in 2026
Hennepin library event’s set for March
Financial Plus gets naming rights for waterfront amphitheater in $750K deal