The 2026 May Merriment will be chaired by Matt and Sarah Bullock, Nicole and Joe Killelea and honorary chairs Sandy and Jake Killelea.

An Ottawa man will stand trial July 6 for the recent shooting at a downtown Ottawa tavern. The victim remains hospitalized.

The meeting is open to the public. Refreshments will be served.

A best-selling author is coming to the Mendota Public Library to discuss his book on famous Chicago hood Al Capone and his infamous vault.

SNAP benefits for the hungry could be cut next Friday, May 1. For local food pantries, the timing could scarcely be worse.

Graves-Hume Public Library in Mendota is offering a variety of programs throughout May for children, teens, adults and families.

A single-family home in Streator that sold for $90,000 tops the list of the best real estate deals in La Salle County in the past week.

Real estate news: A 2,386-square-foot single-family residence, built in 1870, has changed hands.

Mendota police have made an arrest in the Friday morning shooting of an unidentified man. Police say the victim has been treated and released.