A homeless man awaits a detention hearing for allegedly trying to steal an off-road motorcycle, only to be caught in the act by the owner.

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Camps are offered throughout the summer, and sign-ups for summer programs are available on the City of La Salle’s website. There will be a $10 fee for out-of-town residents. La Salle residents can attend all camps for free.

Crews begin to demolish a home located in the 800 block of Bucklin Street on Thursday, May 7, 2026 in La Salle. The home was destroyed by a fire on Jan. 23. Firefighters worked together to battle the blaze in subzero temperatures.

Illinois Valley Community College will offer a 50-hour EKG technician certification program from 6 to 9 p.m. on Mondays and Wednesdays from Wednesday, May 27, through Wednesday, July 29, at the Ottawa Center.

A La Salle man was ordered detained Wednesday after a traffic stop in Ottawa yielded 8 grams of suspected cocaine and a loaded .45-caliber handgun.

Throughout the summer, there are camp series’ and day programs for elementary, middle and high school-aged residents looking to stay busy.

La Salle police announced Monday that officers issued 20 citations for distracted driving violations and another 19 for various violations during April’s Distracted Driving Awareness Month enforcement campaign.

In its first year, the La Salle-Peru Township High School Agriculture Program was named among the top 40 in the state by the National Future Farmers of America Organization.