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.

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.

Bureau Valley defeated Hall 4-0 on Monday, March 9, 2026 at Bureau Valley High School.

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.

The City of Peru Committee of a Whole met on March 2 to discuss increasing the Plank Road speed limit from Midtown Road to near the Electric and Public Works building from 35mph to 40 mph.

Morton defeated L-P 69-48 during the Class 3A Sectional semifinal game on Tuesday, March 3, 2026 at Ottawa High School. The Cavs finish their season with a record of 20-11.

Smoke and charred timber burned from a large brush fire that broke out near the 12000 block of West Bottom Road on Monday, March 2, 2026 near Granville. The fire was elevated to the second alarm as the flames spread further west. Over 150 acres of timber burned along the Illinois River during the incident.

Crews burn off part of the green area for a controlled burn on Monday, March 2, 2026 at Deer Park Golf Club in Oglesby. The burn helps to manage invasive species, remove thatch buildup, and encourage the growth of native plants.