Closing arguments are set Friday in the Marseilles strangulation death. Attorneys rested Tuesday after suspect Logan Petre labeled his father as the instigator.

National Night Out will take place on Tuesday, allowing Illinois Valley residents and officers to meet in a casual and fun setting.

The Marseilles Public Library announced a variety of events for the month of August, offering activities for all ages. The library is located at 155 E. Bluff St.

Logan Petre argues he killed his father in self-defense, but Tuesday, at Petre’s murder trial, an investigator recovered evidence Petre may have tried to cover up the killing

The Marseilles Tourism and Park Committee will host a summer celebration this Saturday, July 12, with an afternoon of activities at Knudson Park followed by an outdoor movie at the Illinois River.

The annual Dr. H.K. Sutton Bridge Walk drew a strong turnout June 28 during Marseilles Fun Days, honoring the late physician’s legacy of community care.

After another heated public comment session Wednesday night at Marseilles City Hall, Commissioner Michael Scheib sparked debate among council members by proposing changes to the Marseilles City Council meeting format and how the public’s voice is heard.

The Marseilles Fun Days festival featured Jimmy Buffett-themed music, kids’ games and a ducky derby on Tuesday, June 24, 2025, at the Marseilles Community Boat Launch. The event holds a different themed night each day and runs through Sunday.

Angie Aegerter is the owner of the Fit Foundation in Crest Hill, a meal prep company with more than 100 “clean eating” recipes in rotation, along with healthy deli-style choices.

The annual motorcycle run will take off from the Grundy County Fairgrounds in Morris and end at the Middle East Conflicts Wall in Marseilles.

On June 1, the city of Marseilles recognized the Evola family for being in business for half a century, proclaiming the day as “Sam’s Pizza Day.”

The former Illinois Valley Cellular building and site of the Middle East Conflicts Memorial Wall and Museum, located on 200 Riverfront, became a tumultuous topic during Wednesday’s Marseilles City Council meeting.

The menu at Rivers Edge in Marseilles is Italian inspired with popular menu items including firecracker shrimp and their Brussels sprouts appetizer, the owners said.

Children and their families across La Salle County will receive extra groceries in part thanks to a recent grant awarded by the Starved Rock Country Community Foundation.

Illinois Valley Community College held its 44th annual Adult Education ceremony on Wednesday, May 21, 2025.

Sam’s Pizza is hosting a block party Sunday to celebrate 50 years.

Here is the list of La Salle County couples who applied for marriage licenses from May 1 through May 16, 2025

While most Milton Pope students enjoyed their day off from school, more than a dozen junior high students chose to spend their Friday morning volunteering at the Illinois Fallen Soldiers Memorial in Marseilles.

With chillier temperatures preventing Memorial Day weekend openings, La Salle County-area pools are still gearing up for opening day.

Milton Pope students volunteered their time planting pollinator seed, pulling up rocks, spreading mulch and helping with other tasks on May 23, 2025 at Illini State Park in Marseilles.

The fallout from a defamation lawsuit involving multiple city officials spilled into Wednesday’s Marseilles City Council meeting, where residents and officials raised concerns about the current state of the cities government.

A La Salle County grand jury convened Tuesday, May 20, 2025, and returned the following indictments.

Now in her third year at Marseilles Elementary, Cheyenne Timm is known for creating a welcoming, hands-on classroom environment that prepares students academically while helping them build the skills and confidence they’ll need for middle school.

Students from Milton Pope School will visit Illini State Park at 10 a.m. Wednesday, May 21, to help maintain the Trees for Fallen Soldiers memorial

Illinois Valley Community College will recognize 68 students who have completed GEDs, citizenship studies, or career pathway programs during its 44th Annual Adult Education Recognition Event next week on Wednesday, May 21

The Marseilles Spring Rummage Sales are set for Friday and Saturday, May 16-17, with more than 50 sales scheduled throughout the city

Marseilles Mayor Jim Hollenbeck and three city employees have filed a defamation lawsuit against Streets Commissioner Michael Scheib, alleging he publicly questioned their integrity and work ethic in a Facebook post

A Marseilles man will be detained after he allegedly refused to put down a handgun Tuesday at Streator City Park and then led police on a foot chase.

Ottawa Friendship House received a visit from the Marseilles Knights of Columbus to deliver donation of $626.25 raised during its annual Tootsie Roll Drive.

Marseilles Public Library patrons can sign up for summer reading in May.

Here is one your mother probably did not tell you. Keep your car clean and organized in case it does not start in cold weather and you need someone to come and change your battery.

Maximilian Claahsen's tuna can drive received 553 cans on Sunday for the Marseilles Food Pantry, which also is operated by Max’s mother Carolyn Claahsen, at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church, 200 Broadway St.

Volunteers of all ages, including FFA members, Girl Scouts and other community members gathered Saturday morning at the Middle East Conflicts Wall Memorial in Marseilles to help clean, maintain and honor the site dedicated to fallen service members.

Read the transcript from our Walls 102 interview with Illini State Park’s new site superintendent Dillon Law

Illini State Park’s new site superintendent Dillon Law talks with Dani Holland about what the park has coming up this year

The Marseilles Police Department is warning residents of door to door solicitors who are claiming to be sent by city hall.

Johnny’s Old Fashioned Ice Cream in Marseilles opens Friday for the season.

An Ottawa man was ticketed for his role in a three-vehicle crash April 15 on Route 71 that injured three.

Here is the list of couples of who applied for La Salle County marriage licenses from April 1 through April 16, 2025.

Here is the list of couples who applied for La Salle County marriage licenses from March 17 through March 31, 2025.

Immanuel Lutheran Church in Marseilles will host a barbecue dinner to support the new PADs homeless shelter in Ottawa from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. on Wednesday, April 30, at 227 E. Bluff St.

Illini State Park in Marseilles is preparing for the start of its full camping season on May 1, and the park’s staff are currently looking for a volunteer campground host and a concession stand operator.

Fifth and sixth-grade students at Central Intermediate School in Ottawa put their entrepreneurial skills to the test on Wednesday during their Lemonade Day My Way event in the school’s auditorium.

Three people were injured, one critically, following a multi-vehicle crash Tuesday on Route 71 near Hank’s Farm restaurant in Ottawa. The crash pulled away some first responders tending to a fire.

Ottawa firefighters said a Tuesday afternoon fire at 1617 Sycamore St. was an accident. No injuries were reported.

Dillon Law is taking over as site superintendent at Illini State Park in Marseilles from Tom Jackson. The two are working together during the transition this month as the park moves forward with a major woodland restoration project.

A skydiving Easter bunny, Easter centerpiece workshop, adult egg hunt, bunny run and underwater egg hunt are among the activities in the Illinois Valley this weekend.

The annual Bunny Fun 3K Run will take place at 9 a.m. on April 19 at Knudson Park in Marseilles.

Streator native 1st Sgt. Aaron Paus retired from the Illinois Army National Guard after 23 years and four deployments.

An original piece of history is on display at the Seattle Sutton Marseilles Museum, donated by Roger & Ruth Close –  the Nabisco factory’s time clock.