La Salle County Clerk Jennifer Ebner said Thursday she’s looking for election judges for the upcoming primary election on March 17.

As Shaw Media continues to celebrate its 175th anniversary, we looked back at four front pages from February 2, including the Groundhog Day blizzard from 2011, and another major winter storm in 2015

From Capitol News Illinois: For the first time in five years, certain forms of student loan forgiveness will be taxable following a change in federal tax policy this year. And those tax implications could extend to Illinois state taxes as well unless lawmakers act

A family safely evacuated their rural Triumph home on Saturday, but fire caused an estimated $150,000 damage to their residence in Troy Grove Township.

The Putnam County Public Library District’s Granville Branch will host a hands-on craft workshop at 4 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 10 to design and decorate their own tote bag.

The Putnam County Public Library District’s Granville Branch will hold a free screening of “Fannie Lou Hamer’s America” at 1 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 10.

Here's the area's prep sports schedule in the Ottawa/Streator area for the coming week.

Liz Bishop: The 76th District’s top issue is the same throughout the state: the ever-increasing cost of living in Illinois. Read Bishop's full questionnaire here

Crystal Loughran: I support abolishing the TRUST Act. Public safety must come first. Read Loughran's full eleciton questionnaire here

Amy “Murri” Briel on a top priority: Making healthcare accessible and affordable for all residents. I was elected to bring healthcare back into hospitals and throughout rural communities. Read Briel's full election questionnaire here