A Quad Cities man has been jailed on charges of secretly filming minors in Marseilles. Jackson Yeager successfully appealed, however, and may get pre-trial release.

Families do not need to complete any additional forms or take any special action to participate.

Justin Suarez's progress on a mural at 725 Main St. in downtown Mendota. The mural depicts the wildlife that visitors to Lake Mendota and Lake Kakusha may encounter. The mural was delayed by the severe weather in the region last week, but Suarez said he hopes to finish the mural in the coming days, with a target date of early next week.

A single-family residence, built in 1997, has changed hands.

For prospective homebuyers eyeing the real estate market in the area of La Salle County, here's what sold for $200,000 or under over the past week.

Dr. David Lawrence, principal of St. Bede Academy in Peru, has announced St. Bede’s honor roll for the second semester of the 2025-26 school year.

Following months of discussion, Streator City Council approved non-highway vehicles, like golf carts, to be on certain city streets during their meeting on Wednesday night.

Tickets for the Fulton Sheen beatification in St. Louis will be available the week of June 22, the Diocese of Peoria announced Thursday.

The 26th Annual Cruise Night will return to downtown Ottawa this Friday, June 19.

The Mendota City Council approved the application of Art Riewaldt Jr. and his company, Riewaldt Inc., for the $180,000 RLF with a 5% interest rate over the 15-year life of the loan.

Ladd’s Jeff Lannen has been chasing the Golden Tee World Championship for two decades.

A Peru man faces up to a year in jail after La Salle police clocked him driving nearly 100 mph in a 55-mph zone.

The Streator City Council approved an emergency declaration Wednesday night as officials detailed the growing scope of damage and ongoing recovery efforts following last week’s EF3 tornado.

A large fire — flames were visible above the roof— broke out at the Starved Rock House of Jerky. The fire appeared to either be contained or extinguished by 12:25 p.m.

The Ottawa Lions Carnival runs from Wednesday, June 17-Saturday, June 20 in Lincoln Douglas Park.

The Rotary Club of Princeton recently awarded the last of its 2026 scholarships for Princeton School District-zoned graduates.

Illinois Valley Community College recently awarded the 2026 Frederick W. Matthiessen Award to Danica Scoma of Utica at its 60th annual commencement ceremony Saturday, May 16.

The Oglesby Summer Fun Fest will return this week with a carnival, kids parade and a variety of food trucks.