Notebook: Spring Valley captures District 20 Minor League Softball title
Spring Valley advances to the State Tournament on Saturday hosted by District 20
Bureau County Fairgrounds to host mobile food pantry distribution Aug. 3
The River Bend Food Bank’s Mobile Food Pantry will hold a distribution starting at 10 a.m. on Thursday, Aug. 3 at the Bureau County Fairgrounds, 811 W. Peru St. in Princeton.
Streator council approves craft marijuana facility at former peanut butter factory
Llerem LLC wanted to find a way to keep jobs in Streator.
Mrs. America visits Ottawa Friendship House
Nicole La Ha Zwiercan, the reigning Mrs. America, shared Wednesday afternoon with residents of Ottawa Friendship House.
Baseball: Area college players to put on LaSalle camp, July 25-27
The three-day LaSalle Baseball Camp sponsored by the Illinois Valley Baseball Academy will run Tuesday, July 25 through Thursday, July 27 at Hegeler Park in LaSalle for incoming grades 2-8.
Judge rejects Trump’s effort to move New York hush money case to federal court
A federal judge on Wednesday rejected former President Donald Trump’s bid to move his hush-money payments case from New York state court to a federal venue. The ruling from U.S. District Court Judge Alvin Hellerstein means the
Stanford University president announces resignation amid scrutiny over his research
On Wednesday, the president of Stanford University announced his resignation, citing an independent review that found flaws in some papers he authored, but cleared him of research misconduct. Tessier-Lavigne has been president for nearly seven years. Marc
Cleveland Browns release defensive tackle Perrion Winfrey after assault allegations
The Cleveland Browns announced in a statement on Wednesday the release of defensive tackle Perrion Winfrey. News of the decision comes shortly after it was reported the 22-year-old was under police investigation for allegedly assaulting a woman
Pittsburgh Steelers and linebacker Alex Highsmith agree to $68 million extension
The Pittsburgh Steelers announced Wednesday that linebacker Alex Highsmith has agreed to a contact extension, keeping him under contract through the 2027 season. Sources told ESPN details of the four-year, $68 million deal. Highsmith, who was already
Brothers Osborne share ‘Sun Ain’t Even Gone Down Yet’ from upcoming LP
Brothers Osborne has announced the upcoming release of their self-titled fourth studio album ‘Brothers Osborne,’ available September 15th. In celebration of the announcement, the duo shared the single “Sun Ain’t Even Gone Down Yet.” TJ Osborne shared: