Starved Rock State Park will receive $33.8 million in state funding for a wastewater treatment plant and trail improvements.

The Illinois Valley Symphony Orchestra selected several student musicians as the winners and runners-up of its annual Young Performers Competition, recognizing outstanding young musicians in the region.

The Princeton Moose Lodge will host a Valentine’s Dance from 6:30 to 9 p.m. Friday, Feb. 14.

If Bureau County residents will accept inmate transfers from Cook County, Sheriff Jim Reed thinks he can put two more deputies on patrol.

The Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity, through its Community Services Block Grant, has made funds available to Tri-County Opportunities Council for at least 12 scholarships of up to $1,250 each for income-eligible students.

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Take a tour of the inside of the Bureau County Jail. The Bureau County Board soon will vote to house inmates from Cook County. The proposal would generate revenue for the county.

A pancake breakfast to support Manlius Fun Days will be held from 8 a.m. to noon on Sunday, Feb. 16, at the Manlius Sportsmen’s Club, 110 Maple Ave.

Watch the "Tarzan" musical, mini golf in a historic library, enjoy a Tom Petty cover band, go to a vinyl record show or take part in a trivia night this weekend in the Illinois Valley.

The Hegeler Carus Mansion in La Salle is partnering with local and regional businesses on unique workshops.