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Stage 212 in La Salle will offer “Theater Basics” and “Audition Boot Camp” children’s theater summer camps from Monday, June 8, through Friday, June 12.

Stage 212 will hold auditions for its 2026 off-season production of the musical comedy “Firebringer” at 6 p.m. Friday, May 29, and at 1 p.m. Saturday, May 30.

The La Salle County Farm Bureau Foundation will hold its 24th annual Ag in the Classroom Golf Outing at noon Friday, June 26, at Senica’s Oak Ridge Golf Course, 658 U.S. Route 6, La Salle.

Shaw Local Radio's Connor Hopkins interviews La Salle Mayor Jeff Grove, as they discuss the upcoming Memorial Day weekend

The University of Illinois Extension will offer a free Tomato Troubles educational program from 5 to 6 p.m. Wednesday, June 10, at the La Salle Public Library.

The Hegeler Carus Mansion will offer a new tour experience to celebrate its 150th anniversary in June and July.

The La Salle-Peru High School Class of 2026 held its 128th annual commencement ceremony on Thursday, May 14, 2026 at Howard Fellows Stadium.

Flora improvements may soon be coming to the city of La Salle.

From packed tour buses to rising conversion numbers, clergy across Illinois say the first American-born pope is energizing Catholics one year after his election

Crews begin to demolish a home located in the 800 block of Bucklin Street on Thursday, May 7, 2026 in La Salle. The home was destroyed by a fire on Jan. 23. Firefighters worked together to battle the blaze in subzero temperatures.

The I.F. Doug Stonier and Ella Stonier Educational Trust will provide scholarships to college students for the school year commencing in August.

Graduate student Kiri Kumagawa recently visited the Hegeler Carus Mansion in La Salle to view its rare modern Japanese paintings.

The information will assist the health department in selecting community health priorities to focus on for five years. The survey lasts 10 to 15 minutes and is anonymous.

The Hegeler Carus Mansion will host a Gala: Biergarten & Steampunk Fashion Show fundraiser to commemorate the 150th anniversary of its completion from 6 to 9 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 19, in the Grove at the Mansion.

The I.F. Doug Stonier and Ella Stonier Educational Trust provides scholarships to college students for the school year commencing in August.

How much rain fell in northern Illinois in April? In some places, it was more than twice the average, swelling rivers in the region beyond their banks.

The city of La Salle is amending its process for certifying non-highway motor vehicles by removing the stipulation that the vehicles must be certified by an ASE-certified mechanic.

A single-family home in La Salle that sold for $380,000 tops the list of the most expensive residential real estate sales in La Salle County in the past week.

The cultural competition will encourage students to practice Spanish and explore cultural traditions outside the classroom.

Six mayors from Spring Valley, Utica, Ottawa, Peru, La Salle and Oglesby spoke at the 2026 Illinois Valley Chamber of Commerce State of the Cities Luncheon on Thursday, April 23, 2026 at Grand Bear Lodge at Starved Rock in Utica.

For the first time in 2023, her former high school soccer team came together for the Tammy Zywicki Memorial Game, marking 30 years since her disappearance and death. They will play another memorial game at 1:30 p.m. Eastern Time on Saturday, April 25.

Uptown Grill hosted their 27th Annual Spaghetti Supper to support the Lighted Way Children’s Development Center in La Salle.

Despite cold and blustery conditions, 110 volunteers got together Saturday morning to cleanup the I&M Canal in La Salle for Perfectly Flawed Foundation’s 10th annual Earth Day cleanup event.

People from all over the Illinois Valley gathered Saturday at the I&M Canal’s Lock 14 in La Salle for the 10th annual Earth Day cleanup hosted by the Perfectly Flawed Foundation. More than 110 volunteers took part in the event, collecting trash along the canal.

Jessica Kreiser Talks about the Upcoming Lighted Way spaghetti supper with Uptown Grill on April 20

The Starved Rock Country Community Foundation recently announced it elected Derek Barichello to the board of directors in February of 2026.

Shaw Local Radio's Day Jones interviews Paige Ellerbrock and Scott Harl with Stage 212's production of "The Play That Goes Wrong." The show starts Friday, April 17, and runs through April 26

A tornado warning was issued at 7:45 p.m. Friday for Bureau and Putnam counties, though officials in both had no immediate confirmation of a touchdown. A rotating cloud may have set off the alert.

Roads will be closed from 8 a.m. - 3 p.m. on Monday, May 25, between Donahue Street south of 24th Street to the southern edge of the VFW parking lot.

“The Play That Goes Wrong” will be presented April 17-19 and 24-26 at Stage 212 in La Salle.

The La Salle Speedway and Event Center is cleared to host its 2026 summer event schedule after the La Salle City Council approved special event permits on Monday.

The city of La Salle is going to consider amending its newly implemented process for certifying non-highway motor vehicles, including golf carts, utility task vehicles and side-by-sides.

America’s favorite teacher could be teaching in the science wing of La Salle-Peru High School.

The La Salle Public Library, 305 Marquette St., will hold several events and programs in April.

The Princeton-Illinois and Illini chapters of the Daughters of the American Revolution recently celebrated their 130th anniversaries with a luncheon Saturday, April 4, at Lock 16 Cafe in La Salle.

Shaw Local Radio's Day Jones interviews Christian Rose, who will be putting his job on the line in a bout for the Dreamwave Alternative Championship this Saturday at Dreamwave Wrestling's "Anniversary XI" event at the Kay Cee Club in La Salle.

The Hegeler Carus Mansion will host a Mother’s Day Brunch from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, May 9, in the mansion’s main level.

Stage 212 in LaSalle offers affordable entertainment for the whole family.

“The Play That Goes Wrong” will be presented April 17-19 and 24-26 at Stage 212, 700 First St., LaSalle. Friday evening performances begin at 7:30 p.m. Saturday and Sunday matinee performances begin at 2 p.m.

Crews are beginning to place bricks on the exterior of the La Salle-Peru Township High School’s new Agriculture Center, located on the southeast corner of Sixth and Creve Coeur streets in La Salle. The $8 million agriculture center is taking shape and is expected to be completed by the start of the 2026-2027 school year.

Along the tour, a guide will explain the stories behind the home’s architecture and history, the region, and the family and their legacy.

Local fans of the Fightin' Illini didn't necessarily see it coming, but all are excited about Illinois making its sixth appearance in the Final Four.

When Walmart opened its first store in Peru on Tuesday, April 1, 1986, it marked a major retail milestone for the Illinois Valley.

In order to receive a permit, these vehicles must be evaluated by an Automotive Service Excellence-certified mechanic that has been registered by the city, and the city of La Salle itself before they can be legally operated on city streets.

A single-family home in Seneca that sold for $320,000 is near the top of the list of the most expensive residential real estate sales in La Salle County during the past week

The trail will be closed to accommodate the park’s ongoing trail improvement projects.

Dani Holland with Shaw Local Radio interviews Renee Mustered, a La Salle-Peru mom who created a mental health and grief support app after losing her son.

“Sunday with The Rat Pack” showcases nationally-known singer and comedy impressionist Jerry Armstrong of Marseilles as he brings the music of Frank Sinatra, Dean Martin and Sammy Davis, Jr. to vibrant life.

There will be a November rematch of the 2024 contest for statehouse: Rep. Amy “Murri” Briel (D-Ottawa) will again try to fend off Republican challenger Liz Bishop of La Salle.