The La Salle County Sheriff’s Office announced Monday it is participating in a campaign to crack down on speeding. The campaign begins Tuesday, July 8.

Fireworks are being blamed for a minor fire in Mendota -- extinguished before firefighters arrived -- on the Fourth of July.

A Peru man was ordered detained Monday after prosecutors charged him with possessing nearly 8 ounces of cocaine plus two firearms.

Many people consider their backyard an oasis from life’s cares. But beware! Five potential dangers might be lurking there.

The first installment of LaSalle County real estate taxes is due Wednesday, July 9, according to a press release from La Salle County Treasurer James L. Spelich.

The Illinois Valley Food Pantry is launching a $750,000 fundraising campaign to assist in covering the cost of its new building in Peru and a walk-in cooler and freezer.

The Spring Valley City Council will look at several purchases and sponsorship requests at its Monday meeting.

La Salle City Council will consider a request from the Starved Rock Runners to host the “Boo” Milby Memory 5K on Aug. 16 at its Monday meeting.

If you're looking for an experience that harkens back to summers past, take a road trip to these vintage drive-in restaurants and enjoy a burger, shake, root beer and more.