The Illinois Valley Area Chamber of Commerce held a ribbon cutting ceremony this week to celebrate the opening of the Party City section inside Staples in Peru.

St. Bede Academy announced Thursday the top 10 students of the Class of 2026.

Prospective homebuyers considering the real estate market had a range of options in various neighborhoods throughout the region during the past week. We outline recent property sales in La Salle County, all of which featured properties at the price point of $200,000 or under.

A single-family residence located at 801 7th Street in La Salle changed ownership on Feb. 9.

The musical revolves around a school spelling championship and the eclectic group of six tween competitors who spell their way through each round hoping to survive, while candidly disclosing hilarious and touching stories from their lives.

Starved Rock State Park announced Thursday free events to be offered in March.

A single-family house located at 2012 South Euclid Avenue in Princeton has a new owner since Feb. 11.

Registration encouraged for all events. To register for any of these events, call 815-538-5142.

The victim in a fatal Tuesday crash near Ottawa has been identified as Adam C. Salazar, 37, of Ottawa.