More than 100 people gathered Saturday morning at Princeton Rotary Park to protest President Donald Trump and what many described as rising authoritarianism in American politics just a day after the Fourth of July.

Members of Teamsters Local 179 went on strike Wednesday morning at Republic Services in Ottawa, disrupting trash collection for thousands of residents across La Salle County.

A judge refused Monday to reconsider his June 18 ruling against the late Chester Weger. Barring an appeal, Weger’s bid for exoneration is over.

The La Salle County Coroner’s Office has released the identity of the body found in a field near Grand Ridge.

Senator Rezin restructures district operations; DeKalb, Morris offices remain open.

The National Weather Service has issued a heat advisory for the region, warning of "oppressively hot and humid" weather until early next week.

The Dayton man convicted in the Ottawa murder-cremation is headed back to La Salle County Circuit Court for do-over proceedings.

A motorist sustained unspecified injuries following a two-vehicle crash at 7:51 p.m. Saturday on Interstate 39 southbound near U.S. 6.

Eakas produces various plastic and metal parts for the automotive industry.