High gas prices, big crowds drive traffic at Illinois Valley parks

8-year-old Serena girl killed by lightning strike

An eight-year-old Serena girl was struck and killed by lightning Friday, the La Salle County Coroner’s Office said.

Flood recovery underway in Bureau County after weekend storms

Severe flooding over the weekend has hit several Bureau County communities, bringing in help from local emergency responders and the American Red Cross.

Norsk Museum to offer rosemaling workshop July 19 in Sheridan

The Norsk Museum will partner with the Cleng Peerson Lodge of Sons of Norway to offer community members a free rosemaling workshop from noon to 3 p.m. Sunday, July 19, at the Norway Community Building, 3656 E. 2631st Road, Sheridan.

AR-15, gun with extended clip seized in La Salle drug bust

A La Salle woman was ordered detained Monday after a drug raid over the holiday weekend yielded 3 ounces of purported cocaine and three weapons, including an AR-15 and a Glock with an extended magazine.

Shaw Local Radio Podcast: Jennifer Mlott, Starved Rock Songwriters’ Series

Shaw Local Radio's Zane Trumann interviews Jennifer Mlott, talking about her recent appearance at the Starved Rock Songwriters' Series, her Midwest roots, her recent music releases and some new songs coming soon.