For the third time, Bill Luft rode his motorcycle into Marseilles for the National Veterans Awareness Ride to lay a wreath at the memorial wall for those lost in Middle East conflicts. ... Read More »

(MCT) — Thunderstorms driven by winds of more than 50 mph drenched the Chicago area overnight, knocking down trees and dropping hail up to an inch in diameter. And more stor ... Read More »

(MCT) BLOOMINGTON — Prices at the pump may go up this summer, but likely won’t keep vacationers from hitting the open road. Next week’s Memorial Day weekend is the traditional ... Read More »

(MCT) MOORE, Okla. — After darkness fell over this tornado-stricken city on Monday night and Tuesday morning, rescuers confronted a strange and grim tableau. Trees were wrap ... Read More »

(MCT) AUSTIN, Texas—The cause of a fire that led to devastating explosions a month ago at a fertilizer plant in this small town north of Waco remains undetermined, state and ... Read More »

Coal City nearly upended top-seeded Peotone before falling 2-1 in nine innings Tuesday at the 3A Manteno Softball Regional. ... Read More »

Morris took an early lead on top-seeded La Salle-Peru Tuesday at the Streator Sectional but was unable to hold on. ... Read More »

With spring lettuce and all variety of greens enjoying their salad days now, it’s a good time to think about how to dress them up right. ... Read More »

CHICAGO, Ill. — A federal/state Disaster Recovery Center opened Friday, May 17, in Marseilles for residents of La Salle County to meet face-to-face with disaster recovery spec ... Read More »

James L. Nelson, 53, of Mor-ris, was arrested by Grundy County Sheriff’s police May 17 on a charge of possession of 10 to 30 grams of cannabis. Nelson posted bond and was rele ... Read More »

By abandoning the truth one will no longer know what is not true ... Read More »

For once, the outrage in Washington is bipartisan... and totally justified ... Read More »

Girl Scouts of Central Illinois (GSCI) will host a night of “sweet firsts” as local chefs are challenged to create desserts inspired by Girl Scout cookies. ... Read More »

The Morris Area Community Band is set to begin summer rehearsals for the 2013 season. Area musicians who are in high school and beyond are invited to join the band. Rehearsals ... Read More »

Mrs. Owen (Velva) Carroll of Morris, Ill., and formerly of Leitchfield, Ky., passed away early Tuesday morning, May 21, 2013, in Morris Healthcare & Rehabilitation Center. Bor ... Read More »

Mrs. Earl (Betty J.) Davies passed away with her family at her bedside late Saturday evening, May 18, 2013, in Morris Healthcare & Rehabilitation Center. Born Feb. 19, 1923, i ... Read More »