‘I think I found my calling’
There are six new La Salle County sheriff’s deputies on the road, with four more coming in 2026. It’s a sign of how police recruitment, a problem in recent years, has steadily improved.
La Salle Officer Santa delivers gifts to 100 children
La Salle’s Officer Santa program delivered gifts to 100 children and 35 families this year.
‘I think I found my calling’
There are six new La Salle County sheriff’s deputies on the road, with four more coming in 2026. It’s a sign of how police recruitment, a problem in recent years, has steadily improved.
Riskedal Farms named conservation family of the year
Riskedal Farms named conservation family of the year
The La Salle County Soil and Water Conservation District has named Riskedal Farms the 2025 Conservation Farm Family of the Year for their commitment to sustainable agriculture and community service.
Riskedal Farms named conservation family of the year
The La Salle County Soil and Water Conservation District has named Riskedal Farms the 2025 Conservation Farm Family of the Year for their commitment to sustainable agriculture and community service.
Start your New Year with a winter hike in Starved Rock Country
First Day Hikes invite you to explore two popular parks
The Illinois Valley’s top 10 stories of 2025
The Illinois Valley’s top 10 stories of 2025
The Illinois Valley experienced a year marked by high-profile murder cases, heated healthcare battles and political setbacks in 2025.
Streator library offers job search workshop Jan. 5
Streator Public Library will host a Job Search Workshop on Monday, Jan. 5, from 10-11 a.m.