The La Salle Public Library, 305 Marquette St., will host several programs and events in February.

Tom Kammerer: I intend to be accessible as Sheriff. I do not like sitting in the office so you will see me, as you do now as chief, patrolling and being present throughout the county. Read Kammerer's full election questionnaire here

A single-family home in Somonauk that sold for $500,000 tops the list of the most expensive residential real estate sales in La Salle County in the past week.

Catch up on the week’s top Illinois Valley news in minutes for Feb. 1-7. Hear the week’s 5 most popular stories, read aloud for you

A 1,737-square-foot single-family residence, built in 2006, has changed hands.

A 1,568-square-foot single-family residence, built in 1910, has changed hands.

Prospective homebuyers considering the real estate market had a range of options in various neighborhoods throughout the region in the past week. We outline recent property sales in La Salle County, all of which featured properties at the price point of $500,000 or under.

Ernie Marcelain on fixing school funding: I feel individual property taxes that the counties impose are way out of control. We need to revise the PTELL to make property taxes fairer to homeowners. Read Marcelain's full election questionnaire here

Shaw Local Radio's Dani Holland interviewed Rene Ficek and Alyssa Salz with Seattle Sutton Healthy Eating. They explained how the ordering works, how the food is made/prepared, and how they are happy to help start your healthy eating journey