Voters headed to the polls during the primary election on Tuesday, March 17, 2026 in the Illinois Valley.

Snow and wind caused nearly whiteout conditions across the Illinois Valley on Monday, March 16, 2026. The storm sharply reduced visibility, and dangerous travel conditions were reported across the region.

Marseilles‘ Tourism and Park Committee hosted its annual St. Patrick’s Day Parade on Saturday, March 14. Parade participants lined up at the Marseilles Elementary School parking lot and marched along Broadway Street to Main Street, with participants dispersing at North Main Street.

Princeton defeated Ottawa 9-7 on Friday, March 13, 2026 at Ottawa High School.

Seneca defeated Geneseo 4-1 on Thursday, March 12, 2026 at Seneca High School.

Photos show storm damage on the north side of Ottawa after severe storms moved through Tuesday evening, including fallen trees and flooding.

The Illinois Valley is full of historic homes and the history behind them. Finding a home built prior to the Civil War is rarer than you think in Northern Illinois. Here are some of the oldest homes in La Salle procured by photo editor Scott Anderson.

LaSalle County EMA Unveiled it's state-of-the-art mobile command center during an open house on Monday, March 9, 2026 at the La Salle County Government Complex in Ottawa. The 32-foot command vehicle enhances the county’s ability to coordinate emergency response operations, support multi-agency incidents, and maintain resilient communications during disasters and large-scale events.

Indian Creek defeated Marquette 44-46 in the Class 1A Sectional final game on Friday, March 6, 2026 at Amboy High School. The Timberwolves will play Chicago Marshall in the Supersectional on Monday at 6p.m. at Joliet Central High School.