The Illinois Sheriffs’ Association announced that it will be awarding over $58,000 in college scholarships throughout the state of Illinois to students wishing to pursue higher education during the 2026-2027 academic year.

For the first time ever, the Hegeler Carus Mansion in LaSalle is hosting a romantic dinner. The dinner will be held from 6:00-8:00 p.m. on Feb 14 on the mansion’s main level.

The following marriage licenses were recently recorded at the Bureau County Courthouse:

The following marriage licenses were recently recorded at the Bureau County Courthouse:

Spring Valley has been awarded over $245K through a grant funding through the Illinois Department of Natural Resources, Gov. JB Pritzker announced.

The Starved Rock Country Community Foundation has opened its 2026 scholarship application season. The SRCCF provides educational funding opportunities for students in LaSalle, Bureau, Putnam, and surrounding counties.

Dave Michelsen of Earlville (left) donated $10,000 on Jan. 6, 2026, to Illinois Valley Public Action to Deliver Shelter in memory of his wife, Helen.

Mendota Township High School went on soft lockdown Friday morning for roughly 30 minutes during police actions in the area.

March 17 marks the 2026 primary, where La Salle, Bureau and Putnam county voters can pull a Democratic or Republican ballot to pick who appears on the ballot come November. All voters, partisan or not, can weigh in on referendum questions.