Hall and Streator on Thursday, March 19, 2026 in Streator. The game ended in a 9-9 tie.

Motorists traveling through the Illinois Valley will encounter several construction zones beginning Monday as the Illinois Department of Transportation launches three separate projects from Princeton to Ottawa, including major work at the Interstate 80 and Interstate 39 interchange.

Voters headed to the polls during the primary election on Tuesday, March 17, 2026 in the Illinois Valley.

Snow and wind caused nearly whiteout conditions across the Illinois Valley on Monday, March 16, 2026. The storm sharply reduced visibility, and dangerous travel conditions were reported across the region.

The city of La Salle held its annual St. Patrick's Day parade on Saturday, March 14, 2026, on First Street.

Princeton defeated Ottawa 9-7 on Friday, March 13, 2026 at Ottawa High School.

Photos show storm damage on the north side of Ottawa after severe storms moved through Tuesday evening, including fallen trees and flooding.

The Illinois Valley is full of historic homes and the history behind them. Finding a home built prior to the Civil War is rarer than you think in Northern Illinois. Here are some of the oldest homes in Putnam County procured by photo editor Scott Anderson.

The Illinois Valley is full of historic homes and the history behind them. Finding a home built prior to the Civil War is rarer than you think in Northern Illinois. Here are some of the oldest homes in La Salle procured by photo editor Scott Anderson.