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Illinois Valley Indivisble protest ICE in Ottawa Sunday The supporters of “Illinois Valley Indivisble” were protesting “ICE” and theTrump Administration Sunday in Ottawa's Washington Park. Organizers believed there was around 200 in attendance waving...

Illinois Valley Indivisble protest ICE in Ottawa Sunday

‘Stranger Things’ star Maya Hawke marries singer Christian Lee Hutson Maya Hawke and Christian Lee Hutson perform onstage during the 37th Annual Tibet House US Benefit Concerton February 26, 2024 in New York City. (Noam Galai/Getty Images for Tibet House US)Maya Hawke and...

‘Stranger Things’ star Maya Hawke marries singer Christian Lee Hutson

Flute Day celebration taking place Feb. 28 February 28 isn't just any ordinary Saturday...it's Flute Day.

Flute Day celebration taking place Feb. 28

Teen who called for dad’s release from ICE custody dies of cancer Cancer patient Ofelia Torres holds up her baby photos, some of the include her father Ruben Torres-Maldonado. (ABC News)(CHICAGO) -- A Chicago teen who fought for her father's release from immigration...

Teen who called for dad’s release from ICE custody dies of cancer

Pickup Driver Life Flighted After Crash Near Bureau-Lee County Line A Life Flight helicopter was needed after a wreck north of Ohio.

Pickup Driver Life Flighted After Crash Near Bureau-Lee County Line

UPDATE: One person fatally injured in collision near Norway Saturday More is known about that accident early Saturday on Route 71 south of Norway. State Police say the accident involved only two vehicles....not three as Dispatch first reported.

UPDATE: One person fatally injured in collision near Norway Saturday

Bloomington man arrested on 25 felonies A Bloomington man has been arrested on 25 felonies by McLean County authorities. Illinois State and Bloomington police charged Sherez Boykins following an extensive drug and gun trafficking investigation....

Bloomington man arrested on 25 felonies

Trump administration deportations to 3rd countries cost taxpayers ‘upward of $40M’: Report A security contractor hired by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), checks the mouth of a Honduran immigration detainee from Honduras before a deportation flight to San Pedro Sula, Honduras...

Trump administration deportations to 3rd countries cost taxpayers ‘upward of $40M’: Report

Severe weather across the South may bring tornadoes ABC News(NEW YORK) -- Severe weather is headed to the deep South, from Texas to Mississippi, with damaging winds, possible tornadoes and some large hail forecast.A powerful storm system will move out...

Severe weather across the South may bring tornadoes

Alexei Navalny was killed by Russia with dart frog toxin, 5 European countries say Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny attends a rally in support of political prisoners in Prospekt Sakharova Street in Moscow, Russia on September 29, 2019. (Sefa Karacan/Anadolu Agency via Getty...

Alexei Navalny was killed by Russia with dart frog toxin, 5 European countries say

‘Very concerning’: How EPA rolling back greenhouse gas emissions endangerment finding could impact health The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) headquarters is seen on February 13, 2026 in Washington, DC. (Michael M. Santiago/Getty Images)(WASHINGTON) -- The Trump administration walked back an Obama-era...

‘Very concerning’: How EPA rolling back greenhouse gas emissions endangerment finding could impact health

La Salle County Grand Jury Indicts on Battery Charges The La Salle County Grand Jury has returned indictments of defendants accused of battery.

La Salle County Grand Jury Indicts on Battery Charges

Cold exposure takes Streator man's life after January accident Autopsy results have been released for a Streator man who fled an accident near Utica in January. La Salle County Coroner Rich Ploch said preliminary results indicated Concepcion V. Herrera

Cold exposure takes Streator man's life after January accident

Sheffield Fire Department hosting a meeting for March election information A public informational meeting will be held at the Sheffield Fire Department on March 10 to discuss the March election referendum proposing an increase the tax rate allocated for local

Sheffield Fire Department hosting a meeting for March election information

ComEd Open Houses in Mendota to discuss SMART SMART, ComEd's new electrical transmission project will be the topic of discussion during three open houses scheduled at the Mendota Civic Center.

ComEd Open Houses in Mendota to discuss SMART

New Fire Chief Appointed In Leland There's a new chief in Leland.

New Fire Chief Appointed In Leland

Tom’s Take — Checking In with IVCC — Feb. 15, 2026 This week, Tom had on Illinois Valley Community College President, Dr. Tracy Morris, in a tag-up of all that’s happening right now at your community college. Nominations for the LPO/IVCC

Tom’s Take — Checking In with IVCC

Non-Binding Ballot Question Asks If La Moille High School Should Close For the second time in a year, a section of voters in Bureau County are being asked the tough question of deactivating their school.

Non-Binding Ballot Question Asks If La Moille High School Should Close

Non-Binding Ballot Question Asks If La Moille High School Should Close For the second time in a year, a section of voters in Bureau County are being asked the tough question of deactivating their school.

Non-Binding Ballot Question Asks If La Moille High School Should Close

Debbie Harry pays tribute to early Blondie bassist Fred Smith Fred Smith of Television performs at Georgia Theatre on September 10, 2016 in Athens, Georgia. (Photo by Chris McKay/Getty Images)Debbie Harry has paid tribute to late Television bassist Fred Smith, who...

Debbie Harry pays tribute to early Blondie bassist Fred Smith

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Photos: La Salle-Peru High School's $8 million agriculture center is taking shape

Seven departments respond to shed fire Thursday in rural Manlius A controlled burn in rural Manlius Thursday ….got out of control and destroyed a shed.

Seven departments respond to shed fire Thursday in rural Manlius

Ryan Gosling set to host ‘Saturday Night Live’ in March Ryan Gosling speaks on stage during CinemaCon 2025 on April 2, 2025, in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Jerod Harris/Getty Images for CinemaCon)Ryan Gosling is set to host Saturday Night Live for the fourth time.NBC...

Ryan Gosling set to host ‘Saturday Night Live’ in March

Cattle, hogs lower heading into Friday At the Chicago Mercantile Exchange, live and feeder cattle were down with boxed beef lower during the session, waiting on direct business to develop.  April live cattle closed $.32 lower at $240.65 and...

Cattle, hogs lower heading into Friday

‘Baby Reindeer’ star Jessica Gunning to play Mama Cass Elliot in upcoming biopic Jessica Gunning at 2025 BAFTA Television Awards Hall on May 11, 2025, in London, England. (Lia Toby/Getty Images)| Photo of Mama Cass. (Michael Ochs Archives/Getty Images)Emmy Award-winning Baby Reindeer...

‘Baby Reindeer’ star Jessica Gunning to play Mama Cass Elliot in upcoming biopic

Michigan alliance pushes ‘smart trade’ as Trump targets Canada, Gordie Howe Bridge A new alliance in Michigan is highlighting how trade inconsistencies have been detrimental for farmers. Mark Fisk with the Michigan Smart Trade Alliance says President Trump’s threats to block the new...

Michigan alliance pushes ‘smart trade’ as Trump targets Canada, Gordie Howe Bridge

Soybeans see more support from demand talk, Brazil quality questions Soybeans were higher on commercial and technical buying. The trade is watching weather in South America and waiting for more signs of another big round of demand from China. There’s nothing concrete,...

Soybeans see more support from demand talk, Brazil quality questions

FFBT: Ag lender says farmers starting to rely on operating loans to cover expenses An ag lender says some farmers are more reliant on operating loans to cover costs as they prepare for the upcoming growing season.  Kent Burton with Indiana-based First Farmers Bank and Trust says...

FFBT: Ag lender says farmers starting to rely on operating loans to cover expenses

Closing Grain and Livestock Futures: February 12, 2026 Mar. corn $4.31 and 1/4, up 3 and 3/4 centsMar. soybeans $11.37 and 1/4, up 13 and 1/4 centsMar. soybean meal $307.90, up $4.90Mar. soybean oil 57.54, up 49 pointsMar. Chicago wheat $5.52 and 1/2, up...

Closing Grain and Livestock Futures: February 12, 2026

Biofuel backers await congressional framework on nationwide E15 Biofuel supporters are anxiously awaiting next steps as a congressional council discusses permanent nationwide E15 language. Minnesota Biofuels Association executive director Brian Werner tells Brownfield...

Biofuel backers await congressional framework on nationwide E15