The Marseilles Public Library will host several events and programs in February.

The Marseilles Public Library will host several events and programs in February.

From Capitol News Illinois: Those who spoke at Friday's Illinois Accountability Commission offered a number of recommendations for ICE and CBP accountability, including that immigration agents are not masked and have clearly displayed identification

Louie was about my age when he flew from his home in Caracas, Venezuela, to visit his cousins. They lived in the neighborhood and were part of the gang of friends who hung out together on weekends and summers.

The University of Illinois Extension will hold its annual Oglesby Agronomy Summit for ag professionals and farmers from 8:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 5, at Illinois Valley Community College.

Registration is now open for multiple youth sports leagues in Streator for this spring and summer.

Marquis Energy in Hennepin recently opened its annual “What Fuels You Scholarship” program, awarding $10,000 in scholarships to local students.

Seneca's Zeb Maxwell's huge game helped lead to a win in the third-place game of the 99th annual Tri-County Conference Tournament on Friday, while Leland's Declan Brennan scored a school-record 44 points in a win over Earlville. Plus, more results from around the Times area.

Mendota scored the first eight points of the game and led start to finish to beat Newman 65-46 on Friday, giving the Comets their first loss of the season.

L-P's Aiden McCray advanced to the final day of the state bowling tournament, plus more results in Friday's NewsTribune roundup.