Whether it’s a creative slump, a work slump, a social slump — when you find yourself stuck in an unproductive groove and unable to do anything in a satisfying fashion, the frustration can permeate everything in your life.

It’s been over 30 years since the mysterious disappearance and death of Tammy Jo Zywicki, an Iowa college student last seen after her car broke down on Interstate 80 near La Salle.

Builders have made tangible progress at the vacation villas of Grand Bear Resort at Starved Rock. While the project won’t be completed until spring, workers should reach a critical phase by Thanksgiving.

St. Bede Academy will host a performance of “Tolton: From Slave to Priest” at 7 p.m. Sept. 10 in the Abbey Church, located at 24 West U.S 6 in Peru. The show is about the first Black priest in the United States, a man born a slave and who may become a saint.

Here’s a look at the Bureau County area sports schedule for Thursday, Sept. 7

Here is a look at Bureau County football previews for Week 3 featuring A-L-O, Bureau Valley, Hall, Princeton and St Bede games

The Marseilles Renaissance Faire will be held from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 9 at 655 Commercial St. in Marseilles.

The first two versions of the outdoor music show went from late morning to early evening, but this year the schedule has been extended after dark with the final performer beginning at 9:15 p.m.

After a lengthy discussion covering a myriad of concerns voiced by the standing room-only crowd, the Marseilles City Council voted 3-2 to continue discussions to possibly acquire the Illinois Valley Cellular building, located at 200 Riverfront Drive.