Maribeth M. Wilson

The city of La Salle may have some unique economic development opportunities coming its way following Thursday’s economic committee meeting.

The city of La Salle has completed its inspections at two CL Real Estate Development properties on Wednesday morning, Building Inspector Dennis Hocking said in an email.

The 18-year-old man found unconscious in the 100 block of East Second Street in Wyanet is being investigated as a suspicious death, Bureau County Sheriff James Reed said in an email Wednesday.

OSF Healthcare added another member to its obstetrics and gynecology team.

The Bureau County Farm Bureau Foundation is offering scholarships to area students majoring in agriculture or an agriculture related trade.

La Salle Mayor Jeff Grove said the city’s sewer cleaning project has been making progress on eliminating an occasional odor downtown.

Four candidates are running for La Salle mayor in April 2025. The candidates recently shared their objectives with Shaw Local News Network.

La Salle will be having an Economic Development Committee meeting at 3 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 9, at City Hall, 745 Second St., to discuss a potential grant opportunity.

Jamie Hicks, an outspoken advocate for change, announced Friday he will be running for La Salle mayor in 2025 with the goal to bring back the town everyone loves and ensure everyone has a voice.

La Salle Mayor Jeff Grove is running for reelection in April 2025, he said, with the motivation to make the city an outstanding community for everyone with the ideas and input from its citizens.

La Salle resident Tyler Thompson will be running for mayor in 2025 saying he wants to help residents.

Businessman Gary Hammers is one of four La Salle mayoral candidates. He said he has a vision for the city; growth, prosperity and a city everyone can be proud of as he bids for mayor in the 2025 election.

La Salle’s new Elgin Pelican NP Street Sweeper has arrived.

The City of La Salle will be gaining a firefighter after the La Salle City Council recently approved the hire.

A Dalzell man has a jury trial set for Feb. 24 after allegedly setting a residence on fire with one or more people inside, according to court documents.