Derek Barichello

Princeton residents aren’t going to be able to get out of possible citations for unkempt yards by using the excuse that they are growing a pollinator garden.

With cold temperatures predicted Tuesday morning, schools in La Salle, Bureau and Putnam counties are taking precautions to keep students safe.

The La Salle-Peru Community Coffee Talk scheduled for Monday, Jan. 20, in Utica has been canceled.

Streator High School Assistant Principal Nick McGurk was named the 2025 Illinois Assistant Principal of the Year.

Newly inaugurated state Rep. Amy “Murri” Briel, D-Ottawa, introduced her first bill, which she said aims to investigate the challenges facing rural health care.

Illinois Valley Community College’s Oglesby and Ottawa Center campuses will be closed on Tuesday, Jan. 21, out of an abundance of caution because of the predicted dangerously cold temperatures.

The following events in La Salle, Bureau and Putnam counties have been cancelled, and these businesses and organizations will be closed Tuesday, Jan. 21, 2025.

Princeton Knights of Columbus will host a community blood drive with ImpactLife, the provider of blood components for local hospitals.

A Walnut home was a total loss Monday from fire after the chimney collapsed through the roof into the home, taking out the first floor.

As wind chills dipped well below zero Monday night, Princeton Police Chief Tom Kammerer was pleased to report to the City Council a warming center recently was opened in Princeton for people who do not have a place to sleep at night.