Photos: More than 1,000 tulips bloom outside a Spring Valley home
More than 1,000 tulips blossom as redbud trees bloom Monday, April 21, 2025, above them outside a home on the corner of Greenwood and Fourth streets in Spring Valley. The tulips bloom each year at the home.
Photos: More than 1,000 tulips bloom outside a Spring Valley home

Ottawa’s First United Methodist Church to host 20th annual spaghetti lunch and dinner
First United Methodist Church will host its 20th annual spaghetti lunch and dinner on Thursday, April 24, 2025, at the 100 W. Jefferson St. in Ottawa.
Ottawa’s First United Methodist Church to host 20th annual spaghetti lunch and dinner

Illinois Valley Catholics mourn Pope Francis: ‘He was truly a loving and merciful man’
A La Salle teacher landed in Rome on Monday to see a new saint canonized. Alex Dittmer will instead be on hand for the funeral of a pope.
Illinois Valley Catholics mourn Pope Francis: ‘He was truly a loving and merciful man’
A La Salle teacher landed in Rome on Monday to see a new saint canonized. Alex Dittmer will instead be on hand for the funeral of a pope.
Illinois Valley Catholics mourn Pope Francis: ‘He was truly a loving and merciful man’

BCR softball leaderboard, April 21

BCR softball leaderboard, April 21
Here’s a look at Bureau County softball leaders through April 19, including players from Bureau Valley, Hall, Princeton and St. Bede
BCR softball leaderboard, April 21
Here’s a look at Bureau County softball leaders through April 19, including players from Bureau Valley, Hall, Princeton and St. Bede