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Students in Mrs. Angie Thompson’s third-grade class at Lincoln Elementary School, attended a drum circle on Friday, Oct. 17, 2025 at Greenfield Retirement Home in Princeton. The drum circle was hosted by Eric Swanson of Chicago, through his business Drum Impact. The students learned how to make rhythm, play instruments, music therapy, collaboration and converse with the residents.

The La Salle-Peru Township High School Renaissance Students of the Month were recognized during a breakfast ceremony on Wednesday.

The U.S. Department of Agriculture has told states it will not fund November Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program benefits unless the Trump administration and Congress reach an agreement to reopen the government

La Salle County election judges might not be getting a pay raise, after all.

The University of Illinois Extension will hold an “Eating for Bone Health” class from 1:30 to 2:30 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 27, at the Walnut Public Library, 101 Heaton St.

Stage 212 will hold auditions for its upcoming holiday production of “Joy to the World: A Holiday Revue” at 1 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 1, at the theater, 700 First St., La Salle.

Six people were accused of seeking government aid through false claims made during the novel coronavirus pandemic. One of them has pleaded guilty.

An Oglesby man pleaded guilty Thursday to felony drug charges and awaits a prison sentence to be revealed later. First, Leeonta Patton still plans to fight two charges stemming from a La Salle shooting.

A La Salle man pleaded guilty Thursday to two firearm charges. Evan Boswell will go to prison for 18 months and then serve 48 months’ felony probation.