Model train enthusiasts and farm toy collectors will gather on Saturday at the Bureau County Fairgrounds for the annual Model Train Fair Toy Show.

Immanuel Lutheran Church is reintroducing Soup Suppers at 5:30 p.m. on Wednesday nights. Soup will be served at 5:30 p.m. and worship will follow at 6:30 p.m.

Herrera, 50, of Streator, was reported missing Jan. 11 after being involved in a motor vehicle accident nearby.

Trinity United Church of Christ in La Salle announced a series of ecumenical Lenten programs with churches in the Illinois Valley.

Using a different theme for each date, “Theater Tots” will foster and expand young children’s imagination, confidence, creativity and joy of theater through stories, music, movement and pretend play.

Illinois Valley Community College’s popular Edible Car Contest is back for its 20th year.

Stage 212 in La Salle presents the final weekend of 'Little Women: The Broadway Musical" this weekend, while Camp Aramoni in Tonica will host a special Galentine's Day event Friday.

Star Union Spirits is reopening its tasting room this week following a Jan. 20 fire that forced a temporary closure.

Much of Illinois has been mired in drought for months and farmers aren’t happy. Neither is Dave Everson. He and other ice climbers are about ready to label winter 2026 the worst in a dog’s age.