Illinois Valley Symphony Orchestra names Benjamin Klemme as music director

Alexander Pool in Princeton to open this week

Alexander Pool in Princeton will officially open Wednesday, July 1, after repairs delayed the start of the summer season.

Crop report: Heavy rain halts fieldwork, week of June 8-14

Heavy rain dominated the week across La Salle County, with farmers reporting between 2.5 and 4.7 inches of precipitation that halted fieldwork and accelerated weed growth.

Marseilles to vote on Knudson Park improvements

Marseilles city council will vote Wednesday on a $13,500 consulting contract for improvements to Knudson Park, part of a larger state grant project.

Wyaton Hills Ladies Day Golf, June 30

The Play of the Day was “choose a hole 1-9 and subtract from total score.” Karen Towns (42) was first, Sue Garvin (49) second and Sherri Sturm (50) third.

Big brother’s advice pays for off Casey Etheridge: 2026 BCR Male Athlete of the Year

When Casey Etheridge was in the seventh grade, his older brother, Carson, tried to get him to work on his game with a little conditioning involved. Casey didn’t take to kindly to brother’s pushing. That little nudge by his brother helped push Etheridge to great heights.