La Michoacana Mini ice cream shop opens in Streator

Bureau County Sports Hall of Fame 2026: Athletes

This is the second installment of the 2026 Bureau County Sports Hall of Fame Class, featuring individual athletes. The final part will feature teams. The Bureau County Sports Hall of Fame was formed in 1995 as part of the BCR’s Tribute to Sports program.

Oglesby Elks Lodge #2360 perform a Flag Day ritual

To celebrate the nation’s 250th birthday, Oglesby Elks Lodge #2360 performed a Flag Day ritual at the Illinois Veterans Home at La Salle for about 50 veterans, staff and guests on June 13.

Learn about transportation at July 19 open house in Utica

The La Salle County Historical Society will host an open house to debut the transportation exhibit, highlighting the county’s rich transportation history, from 1 to 3 p.m. Sunday, July 19 at the Heritage Center Museum in Utica.

One dead, five hurt in 2-vehicle crash near Triumph

One person died, and five others were injured, in a Sunday evening crash near Triumph.

Pistol Shrimp snap skid, go 2-2 in short week: Pistol Shrimp weekly recap

The Illinois Valley Pistol Shrimp snapped an eight-game losing streak and went 2-2 last week in a shortened week due to the All Star break.