La Salle celebrates Irish roots March 14 with ‘Digger’s Day’

La Salle will celebrate its Irish roots and canal heritage on Saturday, March 14, during Digger’s Day, a free event honoring the laborers who built the Illinois and Michigan Canal and helped establish the city.
Ottawa High students participate in Youth Advisory Council

Five Ottawa Township High School juniors participated in state Sen. Sue Rezin’s Youth Advisory Council at the Illinois State Capitol in Springfield on March 3.
Leland man charged with disarming, injuring Leland officer

A Leland man was picked up Thursday by U.S. Marshals and La Salle County sheriff’s deputies and charged with hurting and disarming a police officer.
Sweet Corn Festival road closures announced

Mendota has approved road closures for the 2026 Sweet Corn Festival.
Residential home sells for $132,500 in Streator
Drake Davis knew Marquette was the ‘right fit for me’

Football is in Drake Davis’ blood. This week, he fulfilled a dream by landing his first head coaching job at Ottawa Marquette Academy. He said he knew Marquette was the right place for him with all of
Drake Davis knew Marquette was the ‘right fit for me’

Football is in Drake Davis’ blood. This week, he fulfilled a dream by landing his first head coaching job at Ottawa Marquette Academy. He said he knew Marquette was the right place for him with all of
Drake Davis knew Marquette was the ‘right fit for me’
Drake Davis knew Marquette was the ‘right fit for me’
Suspect in custody after multi-state manhunt linked to deaths of three women in Utah

Authorities have taken a suspect into custody following the discovery of three women killed in rural Utah, ending a search that stretched across several states. The investigation began Wednesday afternoon when authorities received reports that two women