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A Marseilles man faces up to 12 years in prison when he’s sentenced for setting fire to his brother’s house – and while his brother was trapped inside.

The plan will provide a proactive approach to marketing efforts and cohesive marketing tools as the Mansion expands its reach, drawing more tourists to the area and inspiring more visitors to experience the Mansion firsthand.

The Sheridan man charged with murder in connection with two bodies found in a burning home Thursday morning in rural Sheridan is in custody, according to the La Salle County Sheriff’s Office.

A Sheridan man has been charged with murder following the day-long investigation into the discovery of two bodies in rural Sheridan – but the suspect is not yet in custody.

A driver was charged Tuesday for a crash that killed a Princeton man on Thanksgiving weekend near Ottawa. He was using a handheld cell phone, prosecutors allege.

Kent P. Koehler, of La Salle, was charged with Possession with Intent to Deliver Heroin (more than 400g but less than 900g), a Class X Felony.

The Illinois Valley Junior League baseball team placed runner-up in the state tournament.

New La Salle County Judge Mark Anderson was sworn in Wednesday.

New La Salle-Peru football coach JJ Raffelson said he's "putting a focus back on those little things in the game" during summer workouts

A La Salle County grand jury convened Tuesday and returned the following indictments

On Tuesday evening, local little leaguers had a chance to take the field with the Illinois Valley Pistol Shrimp baseball team.

Illinois Valley Community College’s Get Set program is a free, one week course designed to help new and returning students build college readiness through skills like time management, note-taking and using campus technology.

Northern IL Home Search - The real estate game isn’t what it used to be—and that’s a good thing.

The public is invited to help make Mendota neighborhoods better at one of two training sessions on July 23 and July 26.

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 Illinois Valley Senior League baseball team lost to Ohio in a Central Region Tournament elimination game Tuesday.

Will Peru residents get a refund for refuse not collected? The city is looking into it.

Peru’s proposed TIF district isn’t final yet – it’s getting close – but Mayor Ken Kolowski said there already there is burgeoning corporate interest in seeing the TIF created.

La Salle-Peru alumnus Julius Sanchez was selected by the Texas Rangers in the 18th round of the MLB Draft on Monday. He was the 535th overall pick.

It would feature diving boards, a water slide, 25-meter competition lanes and a capacity of 434 swimmers. A committee thinks the City of Peru could fund it with a 20-year bond.

The City of La Salle has invited Peru residents impacted by the recent garbage strike to dispose of their bagged yard waste temporarily at the city’s yard waste drop-off location beginning Monday.

The next lecture at the Ottawa Historical and Scouting Heritage Museum will be at 2 p.m. Sunday, July 20.

The Illinois Valley Alzheimer’s Caring Friends Support Group meets at 6 p.m. Monday, July 21 at the Peru Public Library.

The Oglesby American Legion will hold its monthly steak fry from 5-9 p.m. Thursday, July 24. 

Mendota residents will begin receiving garbage and recycling services from a new provider, Midwest Disposal of Dixon, starting the first week of August.

State Rep. Murri Briel and labor professor Robert Bruno will be the main speakers at the La Salle County Democrats annual picnic on Saturday, July 19.

Kettman Heating & Plumbing - As we head into the peak of summer, your air conditioner is likely working harder than ever to keep your home comfortable.

The Illinois Valley Senior League baseball team bounced back from an opening round loss in the Central Region Tournament to defeat Missouri 13-5 on Sunday.

NCI ARTworks announced Friday the winners of its juried exhibition of more than 30 emerging artists at NCI ARTworks Gallery.

The Illinois Valley Senior League baseball team lost 9-3 to Iowa in its Central Region Tournament opener on Saturday in Peru.

A lot of heat and little rain is putting stress on crops across La Salle County.

Across small-town landscapes to suburban yards and into the heart of urban cities, Illinois Master Gardener volunteers are passionate about the program’s mission of helping others learn to grow.

Families have discovered a new extra-curricular organization for their daughters called American Heritage Girls.

Students must pay in full, arrange a payment plan or notify the college they will be using financial aid to prevent being dropped from the roster and having to re-enroll, according to a news release.

"Day" Jones interviews Annie Pesola and Laura Walker from Hegeler Carus Mansion. They discuss their Third-Thursday Concert Series, with Steve Sharp performing on July 17. Tickets are $5.

Prospective nursing students will have the opportunity to apply for a new scholarship after the friends and family of Kathy Dungan donated more than $20,000 to endow a scholarship in her memory.

4-H'ers from around the region flocked to the La Salle Fairgrounds for this year's La Salle County 4-H Fair.

Heartland by Hand announced that its downtown Ottawa gift shop is closing and its framing services will be relocating.

Republic Services will be running trash pickup over the weekend after it did not complete its Thursday stops, according to City of Peru.

At Thursday’s village board meeting, Utica Police Chief James Mandujano said the village force, which usually logs between 550 and 580 reports per year, is on pace for 640 this year. That would be an increase of at least 10%.

Misfits opened the bar portion of its business over the Fourth of July weekend.

After a standout career at Purdue-Fort Wayne, Mendota native Amellia Bromenschenkel will stay in basketball as she was hired as an assistant coach at the University of Northern Iowa.

A Streator man charged with shooting three people, killing one, will stand trial for murder on July 21.

The Utica Village Board again has a full house. Eric Bara was sworn and seated Thursday to the vacant trusteeship.

Prospective students can explore Illinois Valley Community College during a summer open house from 2 to 3:30 p.m. on Tuesday, July 22, in the Dr. Mary Margaret Weeg Cultural Centre.

A longtime prosecutor will be adviser to the La Salle County Board.

An Ottawa man pleaded guilty Thursday to firing a gun through his floor – and through his neighbor’s ceiling. Nicholas Snyder is going to prison for seven years.

With the former Kaskaskia Hotel site heading to auction later this month, La Salle officials have released preferred redevelopment options looking to guide potential buyers.

Based on Stephen King’s debut novel, “Carrie” tells the story of a bullied high school outcast with a terrifying secret—her supernatural powers. The musical is intended for young adult audiences and older.

Brennan & Stuart - With construction season in full swing, contractors across Illinois are mobilizing crews, scheduling deliveries, and breaking ground on new projects.