Photos: A glimpse of winter in the Illinois Valley

The first snowfall of 2025 blanketed the Illinois Valley region Thursday, giving a glimpse of winter. A dusting to 1 inch fell with slightly heavier amounts recorded to the far west portion of the area.
L-P uses size advantage in convincing nonconference win over Mendota

Brie Ruppert scored 18 points to lead La Salle-Peru to a 66-20 victory over Mendota on Thursday.
OSF adapts mask policy to a recommendation, no longer required

OSF changed Tuesday its mask requirement for visitors of all its hospitals to a recommendation.
OSF adapts mask policy to a recommendation, no longer required

OSF changed Tuesday its mask requirement for visitors of all its hospitals to a recommendation.
BCR boys basketball leaderboard, Jan. 2

A look at Bureau County statistical boys basketball leaders including Bureau Valley, Hall, LaMoille, Princeton, St. Bede
BCR boys basketball leaderboard, Jan. 2

A look at Bureau County statistical boys basketball leaders including Bureau Valley, Hall, LaMoille, Princeton, St. Bede
Death, fire investigations underway in rural Mendota; no foul play suspected

Authorities aren’t sure yet whether there’s a connection between the Wednesday discovery of a body in a Mendota home and the Thursday morning fire in the same residence. Both matters still are under investigation, however, foul play
Photos: Firefighters respond to a structure fire near Mendota

Firefighters respond to a structure fire on North 43rd Road about a half mile west of the East First Road intersection on Thursday in Mendota.
La Salle County Health Department to supply free radon test kits to residents

The La Salle County Health Department is encouraging residents to test the radon level in their home.
La Salle County Health Department to supply free radon test kits to residents

The La Salle County Health Department is encouraging residents to test the radon level in their home.