Pistol Shrimp lose to Normal CornBelters on walkoff single
The Normal CornBelters hit a walkoff single in the bottom of the ninth inning to beat the Illinois Valley Pistol Shrimp 7-6 on Friday.
Starved Rock waterfall stamp celebrated at ceremony
Photographer David Vernon said he struck gold with his photograph of the La Salle Canyon waterfall at Starved Rock State Park. Now his treasured image can be enjoyed by the masses.
La Salle County police reports: June 30, 2023
Here are the La Salle County police reports for Friday, June 30, 2023.
Streator agrees to soccer plan at James Street complex
The Streator High School Board is expected to meet Wednesday to finalize an agreement with the Streator City Council for use of James Street Recreation Complex as its soccer facility.
Illinois soldiers played a key role in capture of Vicksburg 160 years ago
The battle of Gettysburg was larger and more famous. But many historians think another movement around the same time was just as important – if not more so.
Photos: Junior chefs in the making in Streator
The University of Illinois Extension, OSF Health/Live Well Streator and the Streator Salvation Army teamed up to provide the Illinois Junior Chefs weeklong program at Northlawn Junior High School. The students made Eggs Ole! on Friday.
Streator man gets 4 years for sex assault
A Streator man pleaded guilty Thursday to sexually assaulting a teen and was sentenced to 4 years in prison.
New Brite Spot arson case heads to trial Aug. 28
An Ottawa man will stand trial for arson Aug. 28 for allegedly setting fire to the New Brite Spot Family Restaurant – unless a mental health expert finds him unfit to stand trial, that is.
OSF St. Elizabeth in Ottawa to offer robotic-arm assisted surgery
OSF St. Elizabeth Medical Center in Ottawa now offers robotic-arm assisted joint replacement with the Stryker Mako SmartRobotics system.
OSF adds primary care provider in Ottawa
OSF HealthCare added a new primary care provider to its staff to serve Ottawa and surrounding areas.