La Salle Police Chief Mike Smudzinski retiring after 28 years of service
La Salle Police Chief Mike Smudzinski was honored for his 28 years of service to the police department as he prepares to retire during La Salle City Council‘s meeting on Monday night.
Putnam Library screens documentary on Book Bans Oct. 7
The Putnam County Public Library District will host a free screening of the documentary “Banned Together: The Fight Against Censorship” at 1 p.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 7, at its Granville Branch, 214 S. McCoy St.
OSF HealthCare adds new primary care doctor in Princeton
Wyzgowski painting marks 35 years serving La Salle County
White House releases proposal for peace in Gaza during Pres. Trump’s meeting with Israeli PM Netanyahu

President Donald Trump met with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu at the White House on Monday to discuss a peace deal to end to Israel’s offensive in Gaza, and free hostages still held in the area. Shortly
Cleveland Browns acquire offensive tackle Cam Robinson from the Houston Texans

The Cleveland Browns are acquiring Houston Texans offensive tackle Cam Robinson in exchange for a 2027 late-round draft pick swap, ESPN’s Ian Rapoport and Tom Pelissero of NFL Network reported on Monday. The Browns lost offensive tackle
San Francisco Giants fire manager Bob Melvin after two season

The San Francisco Giants have fired manager Bob Melvin, parting ways with Melvin after two seasons at the helm — and missing the playoffs for a fourth straight season. Giants president of baseball operations Buster Posey said
Walker Hayes shares the title track to ’17 Year Old Problems’ LP

Walker Hayes is sharing the title track to his new project, “17 Year Old Problems” “17 Year Old Problems,” was written by Hayes, and produced by Billy Dawson. Hayes previewed the song on his socials with the caption:
Nicole Kidman and Keith Urban separate after nearly 20 years of marriage

According to multiple news outlets, Nicole Kidman and Keith Urban have separated after nearly 20 years of marriage. The news of the couple’s split was first reported by TMZ, which said the actress and country music star
‘SNL’ announces Bad Bunny, Amy Poehler and Sabrina Carpenter as first hosts to open Season 51

“Saturday Night Live” has announced the hosts and musical guests for the first three episodes to kick-off Season 51 of the long-running late night series. Bad Bunny will serve as host for the season premiere on Oct.