L-P defeated Morton 11-4 on Friday, March 20, 2026 at the L-P Athletic Complex in La Salle. L-P's Anna Riva hit three home runs during the game to help the Lady Cavs get a victory.

Students from 5th-8th grades held an inaugural "Tape the Teacher" fundraiser on Friday, March 20, 2026 at Logan Jr. High School in Princeton. Each grade level was assigned a designated time and had the opportunity to tape one of our four pre-selected staff members to the wall. The cost was $1.00 per strip of duct tape. Students got to purchase as many strips of duct tape to help get their favorite staff member get “stuck” to the wall. The proceeds from the event benefited the Logan JH Booster Club, which directly supports students.

Hall and Streator on Thursday, March 19, 2026 in Streator. The game ended in a 9-9 tie.

Motorists traveling through the Illinois Valley will encounter several construction zones beginning Monday as the Illinois Department of Transportation launches three separate projects from Princeton to Ottawa, including major work at the Interstate 80 and Interstate 39 interchange.

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.

The city of La Salle held its annual St. Patrick's Day parade on Saturday, March 14, 2026, on First Street.

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

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