Woodland High School in Streator recently held its Academic Honors Night on Wednesday, May 6.

The Illinois Valley Alzheimer’s Caring Friends Support Group will meet at 6 p.m. Monday, May 18 in the Peru Public Library.

Have you ever wondered about the history of the names behind area gymnasiums, fields and tracks. Here's where you can find out.

Authorities have released new details about the man charged in connection with a shooting near DePue that left a 3-year-old child dead.

Henry softball scored 22 runs on 15 hits in a runaway 22-6 win in Streator. In other area games, Princeton beat Orion, St. Bede topped PC in softball while PC beat St. Bede and Bureau Valley bounced Galva in baseball.

Princeton scored early and often, making quick work of the Chargers in four innings in a Three Rivers Conference softball crossover Tuesday in Orion. In other action, PC beat St. Bede in baseball 5-0 while the Bruins turned the tables in softball for an 18-5 win

The La Salle County 4–H will hold a Little Roots Gardening Program for children to learn about plants, pollinators and nature from 4:30 to 6 p.m. Tuesday, May 19, at Hy-Vee, 1651 Midtown Road, Peru.

The breakfast includes unlimited pancakes, sausages and drinks.

The breakfast recognizes and rewards students nominated by faculty and staff for their exceptional character throughout the school and for their work in the classroom.

Streator Fire Department Captain Bryan Park will serve as the interim fire chief following the appointment of Chief Gary Bird as interim city manager.