Uptown Grill hosted their 27th Annual Spaghetti Supper to support the Lighted Way Children’s Development Center in La Salle.

Despite cold and blustery conditions, 110 volunteers got together Saturday morning to cleanup the I&M Canal in La Salle for Perfectly Flawed Foundation’s 10th annual Earth Day cleanup event.

People from all over the Illinois Valley gathered Saturday at the I&M Canal’s Lock 14 in La Salle for the 10th annual Earth Day cleanup hosted by the Perfectly Flawed Foundation. More than 110 volunteers took part in the event, collecting trash along the canal.

Jessica Kreiser Talks about the Upcoming Lighted Way spaghetti supper with Uptown Grill on April 20

The Starved Rock Country Community Foundation recently announced it elected Derek Barichello to the board of directors in February of 2026.

Shaw Local Radio's Day Jones interviews Paige Ellerbrock and Scott Harl with Stage 212's production of "The Play That Goes Wrong." The show starts Friday, April 17, and runs through April 26

A tornado warning was issued at 7:45 p.m. Friday for Bureau and Putnam counties, though officials in both had no immediate confirmation of a touchdown. A rotating cloud may have set off the alert.

Roads will be closed from 8 a.m. - 3 p.m. on Monday, May 25, between Donahue Street south of 24th Street to the southern edge of the VFW parking lot.

“The Play That Goes Wrong” will be presented April 17-19 and 24-26 at Stage 212 in La Salle.

The La Salle Speedway and Event Center is cleared to host its 2026 summer event schedule after the La Salle City Council approved special event permits on Monday.

The city of La Salle is going to consider amending its newly implemented process for certifying non-highway motor vehicles, including golf carts, utility task vehicles and side-by-sides.

America’s favorite teacher could be teaching in the science wing of La Salle-Peru High School.

The La Salle Public Library, 305 Marquette St., will hold several events and programs in April.

The Princeton-Illinois and Illini chapters of the Daughters of the American Revolution recently celebrated their 130th anniversaries with a luncheon Saturday, April 4, at Lock 16 Cafe in La Salle.

Shaw Local Radio's Day Jones interviews Christian Rose, who will be putting his job on the line in a bout for the Dreamwave Alternative Championship this Saturday at Dreamwave Wrestling's "Anniversary XI" event at the Kay Cee Club in La Salle.

The Hegeler Carus Mansion will host a Mother’s Day Brunch from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, May 9, in the mansion’s main level.

Stage 212 in LaSalle offers affordable entertainment for the whole family.

“The Play That Goes Wrong” will be presented April 17-19 and 24-26 at Stage 212, 700 First St., LaSalle. Friday evening performances begin at 7:30 p.m. Saturday and Sunday matinee performances begin at 2 p.m.

Crews are beginning to place bricks on the exterior of the La Salle-Peru Township High School’s new Agriculture Center, located on the southeast corner of Sixth and Creve Coeur streets in La Salle. The $8 million agriculture center is taking shape and is expected to be completed by the start of the 2026-2027 school year.

Along the tour, a guide will explain the stories behind the home’s architecture and history, the region, and the family and their legacy.

Local fans of the Fightin' Illini didn't necessarily see it coming, but all are excited about Illinois making its sixth appearance in the Final Four.

When Walmart opened its first store in Peru on Tuesday, April 1, 1986, it marked a major retail milestone for the Illinois Valley.

In order to receive a permit, these vehicles must be evaluated by an Automotive Service Excellence-certified mechanic that has been registered by the city, and the city of La Salle itself before they can be legally operated on city streets.

A single-family home in Seneca that sold for $320,000 is near the top of the list of the most expensive residential real estate sales in La Salle County during the past week

The trail will be closed to accommodate the park’s ongoing trail improvement projects.

Dani Holland with Shaw Local Radio interviews Renee Mustered, a La Salle-Peru mom who created a mental health and grief support app after losing her son.

“Sunday with The Rat Pack” showcases nationally-known singer and comedy impressionist Jerry Armstrong of Marseilles as he brings the music of Frank Sinatra, Dean Martin and Sammy Davis, Jr. to vibrant life.

There will be a November rematch of the 2024 contest for statehouse: Rep. Amy “Murri” Briel (D-Ottawa) will again try to fend off Republican challenger Liz Bishop of La Salle.

The Carlo Acutis eighth grade volleyball team defeated Kewanee Visitation 22-25, 25-21, 25-22 on Tuesday to advance to the IESA state tournament.

Polling places in the Illinois Valley were full on Tuesday morning – with election judges, that is. Voters, on the other hand, were pretty scarce.

Here is a roundup of weather-related cancellations in the Illinois Valley.

Shaw Local asked candidates in the 76th Illinois House District race the same question: “Should Illinois expand use of nuclear energy, including facilities like the Byron plant? What’s your vision for the state’s energy mix?”

The Carlo Acutis eighth grade volleyball team won an IESA Class 1A regional title and will play Kewanee Visitation in the sectional Monday.

A single-family home in Sheridan that sold for $480,000 nears the top of the list of the most expensive residential real estate sales in La Salle County over the past week

On the surface, their answers share common ground: residents shouldn’t pay for data centers’ energy and water demands. But the candidates diverge on how much state oversight is warranted

On the surface, their answers share common ground: residents shouldn’t pay for data centers’ energy and water demands. But the candidates diverge on how much state oversight is warranted

Students from St. Bede Academy earned top honors at a Feb. 27 regional academic competition hosted by Illinois Valley Community College. They finished first overall against several area schools.

Tyler Thompson: I’ll work to cut the budget of waste, duplications, abuse, fraud and by any other means possible. The hope is to get the current budget costs under $50 billion by 2034 so that we can used the freed up funds to better support the state.

The La Salle Public Library will host several programs and events in March.

Severe storms were moving through La Salle County as of about 7:40 p.m. on Tuesday night, with multiple weather alerts in effect, according to the National Weather Service.

Dimmick Consolidated School announced its honor roll for the second trimester of the 2025-26 school year.

La Salle will celebrate its Irish roots and canal heritage on Saturday, March 14, during Digger’s Day, a free event honoring the laborers who built the Illinois and Michigan Canal and helped establish the city.

If you rooted for the USA Hockey teams in the Olympics (wasn’t everyone?), then you also cheered on a La Salle native and St. Bede graduate who serves as Chief Medical Officer for USA Hockey.

The spring performance, 'The Play That Goes Wrong,' runs on select dates from April 17-26.

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Ash Wednesday Mass was held on Wednesday, Feb. 18, 2026, at the Queen of the Holy Rosary Church in La Salle. Ash Wednesday starts the beginning of Lent, a 40-day period of penance and fasting leading up to Easter.

Have your foot ready to brake at Illinois and Lindberg in La Salle: A new stop or yield sign may be going in.

The Hegeler Carus Mansion was recently designated one of the 150 great places in Illinois by the Illinois Council of the American Institute of Architects.

Catch up on the week’s top Illinois Valley news in minutes for Feb. 8-14. Hear the week’s 5 most popular stories, read aloud for you

Crews are making significant progress on the La Salle-Peru Township High School’s new Agriculture Center on the southeast corner of Sixth and Creve Coeur streets in La Salle. The $8 million agriculture center is expected to be mostly complete by mid-May.