Michlig was recognized for her work in the health occupations program.

The Ottawa City Council approved a public hearing for a business development district redevelopment plan on Mar 3. The hearing will address an increase in the sales tax to help the city of Ottawa pay for public projects.

A single-family home in Somonauk that sold for $600,000 tops the list of the most expensive residential real estate sales in La Salle County during the past week

Wine enthusiasts gathered in Utica for its Winter Wine Walk on Saturday, Feb. 14, 2026, to enjoy a winter's day to sip wine and experience a fun-filled afternoon.

For prospective homebuyers eyeing the real estate market in the area of La Salle County, here's what sold for $500,000 or under in the past week.

A 1,296-square-foot single-family residence, built in 2001, has changed hands.

A 1,340-square-foot single-family residence, built in 1904, has changed hands.

Illinois Valley couples married decades share what makes love last: everyday gestures, teamwork and forgiveness.

The Putnam County Public Library District will offer a free “Lock, Stock, and Liberty: The Story of the Kentucky Rifle” program for community members at 6 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 17, online and at the library’s Granville branch, 214 S. McCoy St.