Pistol Shrimp shut out by Normal CornBelters
The Illinois Valley Pistol Shrimp outhit the Normal Cornbelters on Thursday but lost 2-0 at Schweickert Stadium in Peru. Nico Azpilcueta was 2 for 4 for the Shrimp, while Tyler Dorsch, Ryan Bakes and Xander Sielken had
U.S. Rep. Lauren Underwood’s office named finalist for Constituent Service Award
The office of U.S. Rep. Lauren Underwood, D-Naperville, is being lauded for its service to constituents as a finalist for an award meant to highlight congressional work that is responsive to its residents, according to a news
Interstate 80 work in Bureau County near Sheffield rescheduled to June 13-14
Work on a 12-mile portion of Interstate 80 in Bureau County has been rescheduled. The work has been rescheduled to 9 p.m. to 5 a.m. Tuesday, June 13, and Wednesday, June 14. Illinois Department of Transportation is
Photos: Students get hands-on experience at Area Career Center showcase
Softball: Marquette quartet named ICA All-State
Four Marquette Academy softball standouts have been included on the 2023 Illinois Coaches Association (ICA) Class 1A All-State Team after stellar campaigns for the conference, regional and sectional champion Crusaders. Marquette pitcher/No. 3 hitter Kaylee Killelea is
Ottawa homicide was premeditated, prosecutor says
The man shot and killed Monday evening in Ottawa has been identified as Eric S. Clements – and prosecutors said his death was murder. Thursday, Clements alleged killers were brought into La Salle County Circuit Clerk and
Ottawa History Lecture Series to focus on radium girls in next installment
The next installment of the Ottawa History Lecture Series will present the story of “The Radium Girls from a Personal Perspective.” On Oct. 25, 1922, a small ad appeared in the Ottawa Free Trader newspaper from the
Three Things to Know About Selecting a Headstone
There are many details involved in choosing the type of burial for yourself or a loved one. In particular, the headstone – if you have a standard in-ground burial – requires some thought. You’ll want to select
Canadian wildfire smoke continues to impact air quality across Northeast
As hundreds of Canadian wildfires burn, unhealthy levels of smoke and haze continued to spread across portions of the Northeast, worsening air quality for millions of people. More than 400 active wildfires were burning across Canada Wednesday,
NBA Finals: Nuggets take 2-1 series lead over Heat with 109-94 win
The Denver Nuggets defeated the Miami Heat 109-94 in a Game 3 victory on Wednesday in Miami, giving them a 2-1 series lead in the NBA Finals. The Nuggets’ Jamal Murray scored a game-high 34 points and