University of Illinois Extension is launching a monthly “Lunch N Learn Series” in Ottawa that combines healthy eating instruction with hands-on cooking.

The Streator Fire Department announced an open burn ban in the areas impacted by the tornado until further notice due to the increased risk of fire associated with damaged utilities and debris.

Rainfall varied significantly, ranging from 0.5 inches in Serena to 3 inches near Rutland, with some areas receiving even more.

The La Salle County Genealogy Guild will host a presentation on tracing the history of residential properties at its monthly meeting Saturday, June 20, at 1 p.m. at Guild headquarters.

Rainbow flags and apparel filled the parks and streets of downtown Ottawa on Saturday as folks showed up from all over the Illinois Valley for Family Pride Fest.

A single-family home in Princeton that sold for $267,000 tops the list of the most expensive residential real estate sales in Bureau County over the past week.

Illinois Valley Community College’s Assessment Center has evolved beyond a campus testing site for placement exams. Last year, one-third of the 3,262 people who tested there came from the workforce seeking career-defining licenses and certifications.

Thousands of people filled downtown Ottawa on Saturday for the Family Pride Festival's fifth annual parade and celebration. Organizers estimated attendance at roughly 22,500 people, a significant increase from previous years. The festival featured rainbow flags, vendor booths, and activities throughout the day, drawing attendees from across the Illinois Valley and beyond.

Prospective homebuyers considering the real estate market had a range of options in various neighborhoods throughout the region in the past week. In this article, we outline recent property sales in La Salle County, all of which featured properties at the price point of $200,000 or under.