Seneca’s Hayden Pfeifer blanks Brimfield to help Fighting Irish advance to 2A state softball finals

Ottawa UCC offers free community lunch Sunday

The meal is open to anyone in the community. No registration required.

Bureau County Health Department board member retires after 32 years

The Bureau County Health Department board of health recently announced the retirement of board member Louis R. Lukancic, M.D.

Mendota welcomes new firefighter, paramedic

Jennifer Stampfler was sworn in as a firefighter and paramedic at a ceremony held before the Mendota City Council.

Hall High School principal’s list, 2nd semester 2025-26

Hall High School in Spring Valley announced its principal’s list for the second semester of the 2025-2026 school year, recognizing students for academic excellence.

More DUIs? La Salle County headed to a one-third increase

Statistically, drunk-driving is headed for a 30% increase this year. But is the increase because DUIs are surging or because recent years had been artificially low? Police and lawyers weigh in.