Police seized more than 200 grams of cocaine, multiple firearms and stolen goods worth more than $50,000. A trio of men are accused of overseeing the year-long criminal enterprise.

Employees at four Mendota businesses were cited Tuesday for illegal sale of alcohol to underage persons following a joint investigation by the Mendota Police Department and Illinois State Police.

Sayler’s General Store in Princeton soon will close.

The Thread Revival recently opened at 322 E. Main St. in downtown Streator.

There will be opportunities to holiday shop and take part in season activities this weekend during Princeton's Christmas Walk and the Holiday Market at the Starved Rock Lodge and Conference Center.

The Fort du Rocher Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution met Oct. 12 at the Illinois Veterans Home in La Salle with regent Donna Jungnickel presiding over the meeting.

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The Hall Township Food Pantry in Spring Valley served more than 300 families Wednesday during its curbside Thanksgiving distribution in Spring Valley.

Three state grant programs are making it possible for local students to jumpstart healthcare careers, get a head start in college and head toward new and better jobs in the workforce.

Barring an appeal, Amy “Murri” Briel will succeed state Rep. Lance Yednock as the 76th District state representative.