La Salle-Peru High School honors 11 Renaissance students
Eleven La Salle-Peru Township High School students were recognized as Renaissance Students of the Month during a breakfast ceremony on Wednesday, April 29.
New scholarship available for Illinois Valley students
The Dolores J. and Wilbur M. Anderson Joint Trust successor trustee, Sandra Woest and Sally Beebe, announced the launch of the Anderson-Woest Scholarship.
Friends of Extension holding cash raffle to support 4-H programs
The Friends of Extension and 4-H will hold a cash raffle fundraiser for community members to support the University of Illinois Extension – Bureau County and 4-H and Youth Development Program.
OTHS finishes third in 2026 IHSA Class A State Music Sweepstakes
The 2026 competition marks the 40th time OTHS has placed in the top three in its class in the 54-year history of the IHSA Music Sweepstakes.
Supreme Court temporarily restores access to mail-order abortion pill
The Supreme Court has stepped in—for now—to keep access to the abortion medication mifepristone largely unchanged across the United States. On Monday, Justice Samuel Alito issued a short-term administrative pause blocking a lower court ruling that would
Rudy Giuliani in ‘critical but stable’ condition after hospitalization for pneumonia
Former New York City mayor Rudy Giuliani has been hospitalized after developing pneumonia, according to his spokesperson, Ted Goodman. While the 81-year-old is now breathing without assistance, he remains in critical yet stable condition under close medical
Legendary NY Yankees broadcaster John Sterling dies at 87
John Sterling, the unmistakable radio voice of the New York Yankees for more than three decades, has died at 87. The Yankees organization said on X:”the Yankees mourn the loss of legendary broadcaster John Sterling. Our thoughts
Orlando Magic fire head coach Jamahl Mosley after first-round playoff loss
The Orlando Magic have fired head coach Jamahl Mosley following their first-round playoff exit, the team confirmed Monday, marking the end of his five-year tenure. “We’re grateful to Jamahl for all he’s done for the Orlando Magic,”
Russell Dickerson and Fetty Wap team up on the genre-bending track ‘Boots’
Russell Dickerson is taking a creative leap with his upcoming single “BOOTS,” a collaboration with Fetty Wap set to drop May 8. The track blends country roots with smooth R&B influences, pairing storytelling-driven lyrics with a rhythmic,
Billy Ray Cyrus and daughter Noah Cyrus team up on the song ‘On Our Way Along’
Billy Ray Cyrus is ushering in a new chapter with the release of “On Our Way Along,” a heartfelt duet with his daughter, Noah Cyrus. The song serves as the lead single from Billy Ray’s upcoming album