GROW Spring Valley mounted a drive to assist the Hall Township Food Pantry and the finally tally astounded everyone. More than one and half tons of food arrived this week to meet the holiday demand.

Trinity United Church of Christ, La Salle, will hold its annual Christmas cookie walk from noon to 5 p.m. Friday, Dec. 19.

The Marseilles Public Library, 155 E. Bluff St., will host several programs and events in December.

Five individuals and one team have been selected as 2026 inductees to the Ottawa Township High School Hall of Fame.

The Streator Area Chamber of Commerce will host a pair of holiday shopping events as the city kicks off a weekend of Christmas activities.

He choked his girlfriend with a shirt wrapped around her neck. Mendota police went to arrest him and a three-hour standoff ensued. Now, Shaquille Jones likely is going prison.

The Arts of Starved Rock Country Fund will award grants to nine projects during 2026.

Mendota High School counselors Mitch Landgraf and Rachel Tarr were recently honored by the Illinois Student Assistance Commission for their efforts to support students and families during the financial aid process.

The Women Inspired Network recently awarded $8,000 in grants to local nonprofits during its ninth annual Celebration of Giving Sunday, Dec. 9.