Marseilles

Daniel Higgins, who dropped out of Marseilles High School at 17, made it way around the world during a decorated career on US Navy submarines.

The City of Marseilles is seeking grants that will help it repair its century-old sewer pipes

The public is invited to attend the Marseilles Girl Scout Troop 1667 “Walking Taco Tuesday” event, slated for 5 to 7 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 19, at the Marseilles Public Library, 156 E. Bluff St.

Election judges in Ottawa, Marseilles and Streator have seen solid early turnouts in Tuesday's general election.

Illinois Valley Community College’s fall musical, “Forever Plaid – The Heavenly Four-Part Harmony Hit,” brings classic harmonies, pitch-perfect melodies, humor and nostalgia to the stage Nov. 14-24 for a two-week run.

A Marseilles man accused of killing his father on Father’s Day weekend will stand trial for murder Feb. 24.

The Veterans Parade and Air Show is set Sunday in downtown Utica, it will highlight a weekend that also includes a wine and art walk in Ottawa, musical bingo in Marseilles and the beginning of DiNovember in Peru.

Check trick-or-treat times for communities in and near La Salle, Bureau and Putnam counties.

The Bureau, La Salle, Marshall and Putnam Master Gardeners will present Indoor Edible Gardens, a workshop that brings fresh gardening opportunities indoors. Sessions will be at Peru, Ohio, Ill., Walnut, Spring Valley and Marseilles libraries.

A La Salle County grand jury convened Tuesday, Oct. 22, 2024, and returned the following indictments.

Marseilles Elementary School announced its honor roll for the first quarter in the 2024-2025 school year.

Halloween events are in full swing, with a number of free events. Here are three trick-or-treating or trunk-or-treating events planned in Ottawa, Streator and Marseilles.

A total of 166 students earned 200 degrees and certificates at Illinois Valley Community College in Summer 2024. Here is a listing of those graduates by their hometown.

A family was able to escape a house fire safely Tuesday night in Marseilles, however, they lost pets.

Commissioner Bobby Kaminski told the Marseilles City Council that the new City Hall renovations are "going as planned."

Marseilles umpire David Elliott recently retired after 25 years of service to the community and Illinois Valley.

A Marseilles man was sentenced Friday to 14 years in prison for the sexual abuse of a child and for taking sexually explicit images of two victims.

Marseilles Elementary School second graders recently experienced a hands-on field trip at the Seattle Sutton Marseilles Museum.

A Palos Heights man allegedly carjacked a Ford F350 on Friday night and then struggled with three police officers near Marseilles, allegedly striking each of them. He was granted pre-trial release on Monday.

A fire Sunday in Ottawa was ruled accidental.

An Ottawa resident was named the Illinois Valley Community College Foundation 21st Century Scholar, receiving a $4,500 scholarship, with several other finalists and awardees also recognized.

A neighbor helped rescue a dog from an Ottawa fire Sunday afternoon and was taken to the hospital for smoke inhalation.

The United Way of Eastern La Salle County on Saturday tackled projects, improving the lives of 26 homeowners.

The Blast from the Past Car Show is set 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 6, at Illini State Park in Marseilles.

The Marseilles Public Library has an eventful October planned.

Marseilles will host its fourth annual Fall Fest from noon to 5 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 5, at Knudson Park.

The Marseilles Police Department investigated and determined Thursday a statement made by a middle school elementary student threatening violence at the school was deemed as “no credible threat to the safety” of students or staff.”

The City of Marseilles is working out a few bugs in the water billing software that it installed last month.

Oktoberfest is not limited to human parties, Ottawa's Barktoberfest is proof of that. Along with Barktoberfest, there are fall/Oktoberfest celebrations planned in Princeton, Marseilles and Walnut over the weekend.

The Ottawa High Class of 1971 will have a pizza party at 5 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 9, at Sam’s Pizza, 240 Washington St., Marseilles.

Employees from the La Salle Clean Energy Center joined the non-profit Streator Ramp Builders at one of its wheelchair builds Friday at a home in Marseilles.

Milton Pope Elementary School in rural Marseilles announced its August/September students of the month winners for responsibility.

Marseilles Commissioner Melissa Small asked Marseilles Elementary School Board to increase the salary of its school resource officer, Eric Yacko, to be more in line with state averages for the position.

A Marseilles man could stand trial later this year for allegedly killing his father, but already the window is closing on a jury trial in 2024.

Seasonal businesses are closing as cooler temperatures near.

The Marseilles City Council Wednesday voted 3-2 to keep the social media policy affecting employees and city officials.

A La Salle County grand jury convened Tuesday, Sept. 10, 2024, and returned the following indictments.

The Marseilles Renaissance Faire entertained visitors Saturday with a number of activities and characters.

Motorists traveling in the eastbound direction of Interstate 80 should consider alternative routes to avoid the area, IDOT officials said.

The Marseilles Renaissance Faire will take back in time visitors Saturday, Sept. 14, with period music, food and entertainers.

Streator will host the combined Pluto Fest and Fall Food Truck Festival, and Marseilles will host the Renaissance Faire this weekend, among other activities planned in the Illinois Valley.

The La Salle County Health Department received confirmation mosquitoes from Marseilles tested positive for West Nile virus.

United Way Day, as Tuesday was proclaimed by five communities, began the United Way of Eastern La Salle County's 2024 campaign.

The United Way of Eastern La Salle County kicked off its 2024 campaign with a unique gathering Tuesday at Ottawa's Washington Square.

The Marseilles High School Class of 1976 gathered for an extended weekend to celebrate 48 years since graduation. The festivities began with the planning committee meeting at Seattle Sutton’s home (the same place where they socialized 48-plus years ago.

Marseilles downtown could see all new streets, curbs, gutters and sidewalks, helping to make downtown buildings handicapped accessible – if the grant applications the city of Marseilles is seeking are successful.

Fresh from the Midwest is back at Illini Park in Marseilles this Saturday, Sept. 7, featuring local musicians, artisans and vendors.

Ottawa and OSF Healthcare agree a six-month deferrall could help them reach a resolution regarding OSF St. Elizabeth Hospital.

Marseilles Eagle Scout William Workman has had his ploan for a GaGa Ball court approved by the city council.

The Marseilles Public Library will be hosting crafternoon sessions 3:45 to 4:45 p.m. Thursdays throughout September.