Bureau County Sports Hall of Fame 2026: Coaches/Officials

Possible changes coming to emergency response in La Salle County

Changes to emergency dispatch in La Salle County may be coming.

Man dies in grain bin accident in Marseilles

A 66-year-old Sheridan man died in a grain bin accident near Marseilles on Tuesday evening, according to La Salle County Coroner Richard Ploch.

Bureau County Sports Hall of Fame 2026: Coaches/Officials

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

Multiple Ottawa railroad crossings closed until the weekend

Three railroad crossings in Ottawa will be closed beginning Thursday, July 9, while CSX completes resurfacing work.

Underwood visits Mendota for Community Health Partnership project update

Wednesday, July 8 represented the culmination of a process that Underwood began early in 2025 and with the proper coordination between the United States Congresswoman and Community Health Partnership, signifies a step in the right direction for the non-profit organization and loc