How much hair would you part with to fight children's cancer? On Sunday, a few brave souls left Senica's Oak Ridge Golf Club with crew cuts and helped raise more than $5,200 for cancer research.

The Princeton-Illinois chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution held its annual luncheon on Friday, March 6, to honor area high school Good Citizens and American History Essay contest winners.

Illinois Valley Community College will sponsor a blood drive on April 2 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. in the gym.

As many of us grew up, we heard from the world around us that whatever we were doing, it wasn’t enough. We could always do more.

Illinois Valley Cursillo will hold an evening of food and fellowship Saturday, April 11 in St. Patrick Catholic Church, Ottawa.

Two teens have been charged with felonies after a stolen vehicle investigation, Mendota police said Friday.

There was no double shooting Sunday north of Marseilles, the La Salle County Sheriff’s Office said.

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The Leland Town and Country Association will host “Hop into Easter,” an Easter bunny and vendor event on Saturday, March 28, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Leland School, 370 N Main Street.

“Immigration is a huge part of the American story,” history teacher Troy Woods said. “We want our students to know where they fit in the history of this country.”