Learn about bats Aug. 29 at Starved Rock

Mendota man gets 4 years for biting cop

A Mendota man is headed to prison for four years for illegally carrying a loaded firearm and then biting one of his arresting officers on the arm.

Marseilles drug suspect detained for cutting ankle bracelet

Caitlin skipped court dates, set off two dozen GPS alarms for assorted violations, and absconded before Halloween 2025. Cutting off her ankle bracelet, however, was the last straw for her judge.

‘Stellar: Shine Jesus’ Light’: Tonica United Methodist Church’s Vacation Bible School

Astronauts will explore how Jesus shined hope, love, forgiveness and joy to the world and how people can do the same.

Pistol Shrimp in last place with 12 games left: Pistol Shrimp weekly recap

The Illinois Valley Pistol Shrimp are entering the home stretch of the season with just 12 games remaining - six at Schweickert Stadium and six on the road.

Illinois Valley Senior Leaguers make it 2-0 at Central States Region

A trio of the area's Little League teams were in action Sunday, including the Illinois Valley Senior League All-Stars scoring another dramatic victory Sunday to move to 2-0 in the Central States Region Tournament