Fatal overdoses rose slightly in Illinois Valley in 2025
Heroin abuse began to wane in La Salle County in recent years and that decline has continued into 2025. That would be good news, except that fentanyl is taking its place.
Streator library plans axolotl-themed week of activities
Streator Public Library will host an axolotl-themed week of activities Jan. 12-17, featuring scavenger hunts, story times and craft programs for all ages.
Fatal overdoses rose slightly in Illinois Valley in 2025
Heroin abuse began to wane in La Salle County in recent years and that decline has continued into 2025. That would be good news, except that fentanyl is taking its place.
Streator library plans axolotl-themed week of activities
Streator Public Library will host an axolotl-themed week of activities Jan. 12-17, featuring scavenger hunts, story times and craft programs for all ages.
Peru police swear in two new officers
Two officers were sworn in Monday to the Peru Police Department – another will join the ranks soon – while a longtime officer was made patrol sergeant.
Fatal overdoses rose slightly in Illinois Valley in 2025
Streator library plans axolotl-themed week of activities
Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu meets with President Trump at Mar-a-Lago
President Trump met with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu at his Mar-a-Lago estate in Palm Beach, Florida on Monday in the hopes of advancing the ceasefire deal that the president brokered in Gaza. Ahead of their closed-door
Pres. Trump claims U.S. strike destroyed “big facility” in Venezuela linked to alleged drug boats
President Donald Trump said the United States recently destroyed a major facility in Venezuela tied to drug trafficking, a claim that, if confirmed, would represent a significant escalation in Washington’s campaign against the South American nation. Trump
Head coach Marcus Freeman to stay at Notre Dame despite interest from NFL
Notre Dame head coach Marcus Freeman has decided to remain with the Fighting Irish through the 2026 season, ending weeks of speculation that he could be leaving for a spot in the NFL. Freeman confirmed his decision