Oglesby

The Oglesby Elks Lodge #2360 recently held its annual awards banquet to honor local students for their work in school, writing and leadership.

Illinois Valley Community College will begin its Ed’Venture summer camps in June, offering over 40 camps for kids aged 5 to 17.

The Oglesby Public Library District announces June events for adults and children, including movie nights, reading to therapy dogs and crafts.

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

La Salle County residents may participate in one of the local Memorial Day observances in honor of those who gave the ultimate sacrifice. A list is available here.

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

Oglesby officials have added a short-term rental property – but not two – and expressed misgivings about adding new ones.

Catch-a-Cajun, the food truck from the owners of the shuttered Cajun Connection of Utica, will not return this summer.

The Oglesby American Legion will host its monthly steak fry, from 5 to 9 p.m. on Thursday, May 22 at 410 Clark St. in Oglesby.

Three new solar farms have changed the landscape around the Illinois Valley. Check out photos from the new farms located in the City of Oglesby, City of Ottawa and north of Ottawa on Illinois Route 23.

A new solar project in Oglesby is now operational, immediately generating carbon-free electricity for the city and 31 other municipalities

Oglesby Elementary Schools will hold a meeting for parents of special education students at 2 p.m. Monday, May 19, at Lincoln Elementary School.

Oglesby American Legion will host its monthly taco night from 4:30 to 7 p.m. Wednesday, May 14, at 410 S. Clark St.

Oglesby has a new fire chief and assistant fire chief.

A total of 167 school staff members were recognized May 1 at the 37th Annual Excellence in Education Awards Ceremony for La Salle, Marshall and Putnam counties.

While Utica welcomed 12 new vendors to the Market on Mill, the outdoor retail plaza provided a venue for future entrepreneurs on Lemonade Day.

The Music Suite 408 flute ensembles, under the direction of Natalie Lindig, Becky Weiler and Sue Gillio will present the 32nd annual Spring Flute Fling at 2 p.m. on Sunday, May 4, at the Zion United Church of Christ, Peru.

A two-part educational series on Mediterranean vegetables and cooking will be held this summer at Illinois Valley Community College in Oglesby.

Life without Mother was never easy, and I missed her my whole life.

The Oglesby City Council approved an annexation agreement with Illinois Valley Community College for the college's ag center.

The Dickinson House in Oglesby will host its annual Post Cinco De Mayo fundraiser Monday, May 12, at Mr. Salsa’s Restaurant, 309 E. Walnut St., Oglesby. Buffet serving is from 4:30 to 7 p.m.

Oglesby is hosting its second Bark in the Park from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturday, May 24, at LeHigh Park.

Know anybody who’s bought a new car this year? Worries over tariffs helped give auto sales a boost and, along the way, helped a few cities begin the year with sales tax revenue records.

The Illinois Valley Community College Board welcomed members elected in the April 1 election on Tuesday, canvassed the election results and named officers during an organizational meeting.

A radio play adaptation of "My Favorite Wife," Healthy Kids Day, Earth Day, a Doors cover band and a car show are among the activities in the Illinois Valley this weekend.

Oglesby is moving into high gear on its forthcoming wastewater treatment plant.

Illinois Valley Community College’s Truck Driver Training Program is celebrating its 25th anniversary this week with an open house that will showcase two just-installed driving simulators, as well as its main-campus headquarters and truck fleet. 

La Salle County Health Department is launching the Residential Sharps Disposal Program to provide residents with a free and easy way to dispose of medical needles.

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

A 14-year-old boy from the Hinckley-Big Rock area fell about 25 to 30 feet Thursday in La Salle Canyon at Starved Rock State Park.

The Illinois Valley Community College Board of Trustees will host its organizational meeting at 5:30 p.m. Tuesday, April 22, in CTC 206.  

Voters in La Salle and Bureau counties this election determined who will make the important decisions regarding their communities, schools, townships, fire departments, parks and libraries. See the results here.

The Oglesby American Legion will host its monthly steak fry from 5 to 9 p.m. Thursday, April 24.

Oglesby Knights of Columbus recently donated $1,500 to Holy Family School.

The Oglesby Knights of Columbus, 307 E. Florence St., will host a fish and shrimp fry from 4 to 7 p.m. Good Friday, April 18.

The La Salle County Board wants to regulate wind and solar farms and has asked Springfield to tear up an existing law that limits its authority to do so.

The AARP is hosting a driver safety program in Oglesby.

Tiskilwa Historical Society will host a community program, “The Adventures of Nellie Bly,” portrayed by storyteller and actor Tricia Kelly of Oglesby at 7 p.m. Monday, April 14, at Tiskilwa’s Museum on Main.

Three IVCC chemistry students and their professor, Matthew Johll, recently traveled to the American Chemical Society national meeting in San Diego, California, where the students gave a presentation about how to maintain a successful community-wide science festival. 

Sci-Fest, Naturescapes art exhibition, Route "Flute" 66 and Easter egg hunts are among the events in the Illinois Valley this weekend.

The University of Illinois Extension Master Gardener Program held a houseplant propagation workshop on March 26 at the Oglesby Public Library.

The Oglesby City Council is nearing an annexation agreement with Illinois Valley Community College.

Oglesby’s fire chief is calling it a career after nearly five decades of service.

Easter is Sunday, April 20. In the weeks prior to the holiday, there are several Easter egg hunts and opportunities to meet the Easter bunny throughout La Salle, Bureau and Putnam counties. Here is a list of upcoming events.

Gov. JB Pritzker wants to keep cell phones out of classrooms and wants policies implemented. Superintendents in the Illinois Valley say they’re already there.

Illinois Valley Community College’s annual SciFest on Friday April 11, will mix classic favorites with some fresh demonstrations that harness earth, air, water and fire to create jaw-dropping effects.

Illinois Valley Flute Ensemble and Bloomington-Normal Flute Club will present their Route Flute 66 concert at 3 p.m. on Sunday, April 6, at Zion United Church of Christ, 1521 Sixth St., Peru; 3 p.m. Saturday, April 12, at the Prairie Arts Center, Princeton, and at 4 p.m. Sunday,

Here’s a look at how candidates across the Illinois Valley reacted to Tuesday’s unofficial election results.

Oglesby voters shot down a referendum proposing a restructured government. Just over 70% of voters opposed the city manager concept.

Here is a list of stories from our Tuesday, April 1, 2025, election coverage.