“This is a great department with great people and obviously great leadership,” Tolley said. “I’ve got big shoes to fill. I can’t say enough good things about [Rutishauser]. He cares about this department, he cares about the people and I hope to continue that tradition for us.”

Here is the list of couples who applied for La Salle County marriage licenses from July 20 through July 31, 2026.

The Waltham Elementary school board will decide Aug. 11 whether to ask voters to fund a $7.5 million expansion. Based on Monday’s discussion, it looks as if they will forge ahead with a ballot question.

Air and water monitoring conducted during last week’s fire at Batteries & Things found no significant public health concerns, La Salle officials during the La Salle City Council meeting on Monday night.

Coming off a year of record attendance, Streator Fest organizers are expecting another big year as the four-day festival returns on Thursday.

When the air conditioning system at the post failed after over 50 years of use, Town & Country Services of Tonica stepped in and donated a new system worth $10,000.

The 79th Annual Sweet Corn Fest in downtown Mendota has a packed schedule in 2026, set to attract tens of thousands of visitors and provide entertainment, community and of course, all the sweet corn anyone could want.

The City of Ottawa is inviting residents and skate park users to weigh in on plans to redevelop the city’s skate park at 322 West Jefferson Street.

The suspect in the April 6 holdup of Granville National Bank has pleaded guilty. David Ragazincky will be sentenced Nov. 17 in Peoria.

A Streator woman was ordered held Monday after she allegedly set fire to her own residence. Attorneys said in open court that mental health issues may be in play.