The Office of the Illinois State Fire Marshal reminds everyone to practice water safety around pools
SPRINGFIELD – The Office of the Illinois State Fire Marshal reminds everyone to practice water safety around pools as the summer heat continues. The number of pools installed in backyards drastically increased during the COVID-19 pandemic, meaning
Stolen cat food suspect in La Salle faces up to 5 years for burglary charge
A La Salle man faces up to five years in prison if convicted of burglarizing a trailer at Illinois Valley Animal Rescue – allegedly trying to steal cat food, according to police.
Freedom House to serve lunch in the park Friday, July 21 in Princeton
Freedom House will serve lunch in the park from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Friday, July 21 at Soldiers and Sailors Park, 14 Park Ave. E. in Princeton. Second Story Teen Center will also be providing
Tiskilwa’s Hungry World Farm announces resignation of executive director
Tiskilwa’s Hungry World Farm, a nonprofit regenerative agriculture organization, has announced the resignation of Executive Director Karla Stoltzfus Detweiler. The resignation has been accepted by the Board of Directors with regret.
La Salle gun suspect gets Oct. 2 trial date
A recently-released felon linked to a La Salle shooting (no one was hurt) last fall will stand trial Oct. 2 on three gun and drug felonies.
Bureau County police blotter: July 20, 2023
Here are the police reports for Bureau County for Thursday, July 20, 2023.
Little League: Spring Valley softball 10s, Streator baseball 14s gearing up for state
The Princeton 10-Year-Old All-Stars and Streator 14-Year-Old All-Stars are both state-bound.
Princeton Veterans Picnic to be held July 23 at City County Park
The picnic is for all local Veterans and their families and will include a free lunch served from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
SRCCF Heitmann fund aids Flutes for Vets
Starved Rock Country Community Foundation recently facilitated another donation to Flutes for Vets of Central Illinois, a nonprofit helping military veterans cope with PTSD and other mental health issues.
Bureau County Genealogical Society to host barn quilt presentation July 27
Valerie Jensen will give a presentation title “Barn Quilts of Bureau County.” Jensen has been involved in the program since 2012 and will explain the movement that started in Adams County, Ohio and spread through the countryside