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

Graduate student Kiri Kumagawa recently visited the Hegeler Carus Mansion in La Salle to view its rare modern Japanese paintings.

Ottawa's Adam Swanson continues to surge, Streator and Serena pitching staffs have been solid, and Marquette to face a pair of solid opponents on Saturday in The Times Baseball Notebook.

The IHSA released its 2026 softball postseason schedules Wednesday. Here are the paths awaiting teams from across the Illinois Valley, including Seneca, Princeton, Ottawa, La Salle-Peru, Streator, St. Bede, Marquette and more.

The Streator City Council will meet Wednesday night to continue the discussion of updating city laws regarding non-highway vehicles.

Putnam County High School sophomore Lydia Schaper was recently awarded “3-D Art Best of Show” at the annual IVCC Student Art Show held from Monday, April 13, through Friday, April 24.

For many in Streator, the arrival of the brown UPS truck often meant more than just their package being delivered- it meant seeing a familiar and friendly face. For almost half a century, that face belonged to Spring Valley native Jim Bezely.

The meal is free and open to the public. There are dine-in or carryout options available.

The information will assist the health department in selecting community health priorities to focus on for five years. The survey lasts 10 to 15 minutes and is anonymous.

The Hegeler Carus Mansion will host a Gala: Biergarten & Steampunk Fashion Show fundraiser to commemorate the 150th anniversary of its completion from 6 to 9 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 19, in the Grove at the Mansion.