The City of La Salle Police Department announced plans for July Fourth traffic enforcement with a focus on impaired and unbuckled drivers.

The United States and Iran reached an initial agreement Monday that would extend their shaky ceasefire and lead to the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz, but significant challenges remain, including whether Israel will continue its offensive in Lebanon

Reimagine Mendota, a community-focused, non-profit organization, dedicated a pair of murals in downtown Mendota.

The annual “More on 34 Miles and Miles of Garage Sales” event stretches from La Salle County through Bureau County and into Henry County. Some sales begin Thursday, June 18, but most open Friday and Saturday.

University of Illinois Extension is launching a monthly “Lunch N Learn Series” in Ottawa that combines healthy eating instruction with hands-on cooking.

The Streator Fire Department announced an open burn ban in the areas impacted by the tornado until further notice due to the increased risk of fire associated with damaged utilities and debris.

Rainfall varied significantly, ranging from 0.5 inches in Serena to 3 inches near Rutland, with some areas receiving even more.

Rainbow flags and apparel filled the parks and streets of downtown Ottawa on Saturday as folks showed up from all over the Illinois Valley for Family Pride Fest.

The La Salle County Genealogy Guild will host a presentation on tracing the history of residential properties at its monthly meeting Saturday, June 20, at 1 p.m. at Guild headquarters.

Illinois Valley Community College’s Assessment Center has evolved beyond a campus testing site for placement exams. Last year, one-third of the 3,262 people who tested there came from the workforce seeking career-defining licenses and certifications.