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Uncertainty continues across Corn Belt

Agricultural conditions across the Corn Belt are strained in part due to concerns about China’s elimination of soybean purchases and low crop prices, according to a Federal Reserve survey.

By Tom C. Doran

Ottawa resident announces candidacy for La Salle County clerk

Charlie Mitchell, a lifelong La Salle County resident and an “experienced election and operations professional,” announced Friday his Democratic candidacy for La Salle County Clerk.

By Shaw Local News Network●

Marseilles drug suspect wanted after cutting monitoring bracelet

She was charged after a trio of Marseilles cocaine deals and given a notice to appear. After skipping a court date, she was arrested and placed on GPS monitoring. Now, police have recovered Caitlin Panas’ ankle bracelet, but no sign of her.

By Tom Collins●

Stage 212 renovation done in time for ‘Puffs’

The Stage 212 renovation is "98% done" and will be ready for the November opening of "Puffs." But the La Salle theater company still needs help funding the rehab.

By Tom Collins●

Area schools brace for impact as free-lunch funding changes loom

As potential cuts to federal free and reduced lunch reimbursements raise concern for schools statewide, Mendota High School officials say they’re preparing for possible disruptions that could impact over half of their students.

By Bill Freskos●

Local state legislators react to state bill allowing residents to sue ICE for due process

With videos circulating of masked ICE agents using tear gas and chemical agents to disperse protesters, condemned by immigrant advocates as increasingly aggressive tactics, the Illinois General Assembly sent to Gov. JB Pritzker’s desk a bill supporters say protects due process.

By Joey Weslo●