Illinois Valley

Walnut Fire Department to host pancake, sausage breakfast

Donations to be accepted

A stack of pancakes

The Walnut Fire Department will host an all-you-can-eat pancake and sausage breakfast 7 a.m. to noon Sunday, Feb. 9, at the fire station, 115 Liberty St.

Donations will be accepted.

Derek Barichello

Derek Barichello

Derek Barichello is the news editor for The Times in Ottawa and NewsTribune in La Salle, part of Shaw Local News Network, covering La Salle, Bureau and Putnam counties. He covers local and breaking news in the areas of government, education, business and crime and courts, among others.