The University of Illinois will hold a “Conservation Conversations” program as part of its “Sustainability on the Farm” series from 10 to 11 a.m. Friday, March 20, at the La Salle County Extension Office.

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. Do you know what year your home was built?

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 Putnam County procured by photo editor Scott Anderson.

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.

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 Bureau County procured by photo editor Scott Anderson.

NCI ARTworks will host an opening reception for artists Douglas Dalrymple and Jeri Sparks from 6 to 8 p.m. Friday, March 13 at the NCI ARTworks Gallery, Peru.

A La Salle County grand jury convened Tuesday and returned the following indictments.

Explore the world of reptiles with a live animal program at 1 p.m. Sunday, April 26 at the Starved Rock State Park Visitor Center.