U.S. Rep. Robin Kelly introduced articles of impeachment against the Secretary of Homeland Security, Kristi Noem, regarding self-dealing for personal benefit and obstruction of Congress. Kelly said Noem used her position to guide a federal contract to a firm operated by a friend

From Capitol News Illinois: Raoul has won other similar suits against the Trump administration, including over a Trump order which directed the Federal Emergency Management Agency to withhold federal emergency funding from Illinois over the state’s immigration laws

The Master Naturalists of the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign Extension are having an in-person watch party for the next Calling Frog Survey training from 1:00-5:00 p.m. on Jan 31 at the La Salle County Extension Office.

Illinois Valley Community College is hosting the Oglesby Agronomy Summit, an event that aims to provide producers with the latest agronomic research updates and equip them with information that will empower them in their farm decision-making.

Bureau Valley High School has announced its semester 1 honor roll, recognizing students for academic achievement.

NCI ARTworks is set to spotlight some of the Illinois Valley’s best young artists at the 9th Annual Mad Hatter Ball on Friday, Jan. 16 at the Westclox Event Center’s historic west wing in Peru.

The Peru Municipal Building and city departments will be closed on Monday in observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day.

Mendota's new Chamber of Commerce CEO Madeline Piller hopes to continue her family's legacy of working for the people of Mendota.

The Seneca boys wrestling team defeated St. Bede and Manteno in a home triangular on Wednesday. Plus, more results from around the Times area.

The Granville Knights of Columbus gave a $2,482 donation to the Putnam County High School Special Education Department.