U of I Extension to hold birdwatching hike July 25 in Hennepin

Convoy Against Cancer truck show returns to Ladd

The 22nd annual Convoy Against Cancer Big Truck Show rolls into Ladd on Saturday, July 18, bringing polished pickups, restored farm tractors, fire trucks, and working vehicles from across North Central Illinois to Main Street — all to raise money for the American Cancer Society.

La Salle County Farm Bureau to host BBQ fundraiser July 16, August 20

Fay’s BBQ will serve multiple dinner options in drive-thru format. All proceeds benefit the Foundation’s agricultural education programs and student scholarships.

Princeton Community Band Patriotic Concert July 5 Soldiers Park

The Princeton Community Band will perform a patriotic concert Sunday, July 5 at 6 p.m. in Soldiers and Sailors Park, featuring vocal soloist Elizabeth Butler singing Gershwin’s “Someone to Watch Over Me.”

L-P agriculture center set to open in August with final upgrades approved

The final version of La Salle-Peru Township High School’s agriculture facility is becoming clearer.

Cocaine, guns seized in Friday drug raid in La Salle

A Friday drug raid in La Salle yielded 3 ounces of purported cocaine, three firearms and felony charges for a La Salle woman.