A storm with accumulating snow blanketing Northern Illinois started early Saturday morning and is expected to continue through the evening with peak snowfalls in the late afternoon.

The Ottawa boys basketball team turned the ball over 12 times in the second half and misfired on a pair of potential lead-taking 3-pointers late in a 49-45 loss in Friday's action at the Dean Riley "Shootin' the Rock" Thanksgiving Tournament.

After a rough opening quarter, Marquette's boys basketball team outscored host Serena by 11 points in the second quarter on its way to a 55-41 win and a spot in the Huskers Hardwood Tip-Off Tournament title game.

The Streator boys basketball team received a 13-point, 12-rebound double-double from senior Joe Hoekstra in a 55-49 victory over Plano at Friday's Dean Riley "Shootin' the Rock" Thanksgiving Tournament.

As Thanksgiving weekend kicks off the holiday season, chambers and downtown groups across the Illinois Valley are reminding shoppers to stay local and support small businesses while buying gifts for loved ones.

The Peru Public Library will host a historical examination of the Starved Rock Murders case at 6 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 3, at 1409 11th St.

Join the Prairie Singers as they celebrate the season with a heartwarming blend of secular and sacred music that captures the spirit of Christmas.

Greg Vaccaro, Peru Township supervisor, announced Wednesday the newly-created township website www.perutownshipil.com

The La Salle County Board observed a moment of silence Wednesday for Tom Walsh, an Ottawa Democrat who served the county for decades both from his home city and in Springfield. The 80-year-old passed away Nov. 19.

Poco a Poco recently welcomed three new board members to its board of directors for 2025-2026.

You’ve seen one of the film adaptations of “A Christmas Carol” – maybe you watch one every year – why not make the traveling radio show a Yuletide tradition, too?

Woodland scored the night's opening 10 points and never trailed, besting Flanagan-Cornell and star player Logan Ruddy's 41-point effort 74-58 in the Route 17 Classic late Wednesday night.

It’s back to the drawing board for La Salle County election judges and what to pay them.

While the National Weather Service stressed that exact snowfall totals and the precise track of the storm remain uncertain, confidence is growing that much of the region will experience accumulating snow during one of the busiest travel weekends of the year

The improvements to its La Salle theater have been a hit, but Stage 212 seeks additional help meeting its fundraising goal.

The Reddick Public Library District, 1010 Canal St., Ottawa, will host several programs and events in December.

The Hall boys basketball team held off a late burst from Newark in Tuesday's late game of the Huskers Hardwood Tip-Off Tournament to open the season with a 54-40 victory.

Ottawa's Hezekiah Joachim converted six late free throws to ice a 50-44 Pirates victory and keep the home team unbeaten through two games in the Dean Riley “Shootin’ the Rock” Tournament. Sterling dropped to 0-2.

The Ladd Police Department recently announced it will partner with the Illinois State Police and local law enforcement to increase enforcement for Thanksgiving as part of its “Click It or Ticket” and “Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over” campaigns.

The Marquette boys basketball broke open a tight game with a game-changing 18-0 first-half run and eventually captured their season opener on Tuesday night with a 75-20 victory over Earlville at the Huskers Hardwood Tip-Off Tournament at Serena High School.

The La Salle-Peru Township High School District 120 Board accepted separation agreements Tuesday for the district’s superintendent and business manager following an investigation into alleged misconduct involving the two administrators.

Shaw Local Radio recently held its Coats for Kids Drive for community members and listeners to winter clothing including donate mittens, scarves, hats, and coats.

A Streator man was sentenced to 80 years in prison in the shooting that killed one and injured two others.

The First Congregational Church of Peruon will host several events and activities to celebrate the holiday season.

U.S. Rep. Lauren Underwood reported seeing holding areas at the ICE facility in Broadview that 'did not meet ICE’s detention standards.'

The La Salle-Peru boys basketball team broke open a tight game with a spurt in the final minute of the third quarter and eventually registered a 56-44 win over Streator on Monday at the Dean Riley Shootin’ The Rock Thanksgiving Tournament in Kingman Gymnasium in Ottawa.

The Ottawa boys basketball team continued to build its lead after a solid start and eventually posted a 60-36 pool play triumph over Princeton in Monday's Dean Riley Shootin’ The Rock Thanksgiving Tournament at Kingman Gymnasium

Ten Hall High School seniors have been designated as Illinois State Scholars for 2025-26 by the Illinois Student Assistance Commission.

Logan Petre could one day walk out of prison, but he’ll be old man after serving his time for killing dad Leo Petre on Father’s Day weekend 2024.

The Ottawa Freedom Association will display 16 paintings of the life of Christ at 8 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 6, in Washington Square Park, 101 E. Lafayette St., Ottawa.

The University of Illinois Extension Master Gardeners will offer a hands-on air plant workshop from 6 to 7 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 10, at the Peru Public Library, 1409 11th St., Peru.

City of Ottawa Commissioner Marla Pearson recently announced Republic Services will remove yard and garden waste bins on Monday, Dec. 1.

The Illinois State Scholar Program identifies graduating high school seniors with superior academic potential based on college entrance examination scores and high school achievement records.

The workshop is free and open to families with children of all ages.

The Grand Ridge Historic Committee will host a Country Charm Christmas House Walk fundraiser to support a veterans’ memorial from 4:30 to 8 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 6.

The La Salle-Peru Township High School Renaissance Students of the Month were recognized during a breakfast ceremony on Wednesday.

The La Salle-Peru Township High School District 120 Board of Education will hold a special meeting at 5 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 25, to discuss unnamed staff, according to an agenda released Saturday.

There’s a lot of talent across The Times area this boys basketball season. Here are just five of the players we’re expecting big things from during the 2025-26 season.

The Leland Town and Country Association recently announced the event schedule for its upcoming Christmas in the Village event.

With the 2025-26 boys basketball season starting across the state, here’s a look at the seasons ahead for teams across The Times coverage area.

The Seneca girls basketball squad couldn't overcome a slow start in Saturday's 40-28 loss to Peoria Manual in the championship game of the Falcon-Irish Thanksgiving Tournament at Seneca High School.

An Earlville man faces up to 30 years in prison if downloading a video containing sexual images involving a child.

The Fort du Rocher Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution, of Mendota, met Nov. 8 at Community United Methodist Church with Regent Beverly Richardson presiding.

The family-friendly event will feature a visit from Santa, a coloring contest with prizes, hot chocolate and candy canes.

A Streator man was ordered held Friday in La Salle County Jail after police seized a loaded 9-mm and a silencer.

Two fires broke out Friday afternoon at a Utica company and at a cemetery. The former drew firefighters while the latter drew the ire of village officials.

The La Salle-Peru High School District 120 Board of Education President Greg Sarver said students are not involved in the ongoing investigation into a report of district employee misconduct.

The La Salle-Peru girls basketball team got off to a fast start and continued to build its lead in a 45-28 triumph over Somonauk-Leland on Thursday at the Tim Humes Tournament at Somonauk High School.

The Starved Rock Country Community Foundation recently celebrated Community Foundation Week from Wednesday, Nov. 12, through Tuesday, Nov. 18.

Olivetta Market recently opened its new location to the public at 122 Mill St. in Utica.