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La Salle Celebration of Lights closes Thursday night
La Salle Celebration of Lights closes Thursday night
It has become a popular holiday tradition. Have you visited La Salle's “Celebration of Lights”? The drive-through event at Rotary Park is open each night from 5 – 9 up
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December 28, 2025 at 5:05 PM
La Salle Celebration of Lights closes Thursday night
Update: Rain/snow and 50 MPH winds to close out the weekend
Update: Rain/snow and 50 MPH winds to close out the weekend
Our weather will be very changeable on this Sunday. The National Weather Service in the Quad Cities to expect rain – possible thunderstorms – until mid-afternoon with temperatures at about
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December 28, 2025 at 4:50 PM
Update: Rain/snow and 50 MPH winds to close out the weekend
Starved Rock participating in First Day Hikes
Starved Rock participating in First Day Hikes
In 2026, we will be celebrating the nation's 250th birthday. With that in mind, the Illinois Department of Natural Resources wants Americans to reconnect with our state parks. On January
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December 28, 2025 at 2:35 AM
Starved Rock participating in First Day Hikes
Rain/snow and 50 MPH winds to close out the weekend
Rain/snow and 50 MPH winds to close out the weekend
Mother Nature may throw everything at us by the time Monday arrives. Dense Fog could occur early Sunday until mid-morning. Temperatures will warm to 50 around dawn....and even to 56
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December 28, 2025 at 1:35 AM
Rain/snow and 50 MPH winds to close out the weekend
La Salle man arrested for alleged damage to La Salle police cars
La Salle man arrested for alleged damage to La Salle police cars
A La Salle man faces three felonies for allegedly slashing tires on several city police cars early Friday. Police Chief Jason Stubler said officers discovered the damage not long after
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December 27, 2025 at 1:50 AM
La Salle man arrested for alleged damage to La Salle police cars
Peru Arrests Made on Charges of Trespass, Battery, Failing to Appear
Peru Arrests Made on Charges of Trespass, Battery, Failing to Appear
Two homeless men are facing criminal charges from the holiday. Peru police on Christmas Eve morning were called to an address on 9th Street in Peru. Twenty-three-year-old Zachariah Ward was
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December 27, 2025 at 1:20 AM
Peru Arrests Made on Charges of Trespass, Battery, Failing to Appear
2 ski patrollers injured in avalanche while conducting avalanche mitigation work at California ski resort
2 ski patrollers injured in avalanche while conducting avalanche mitigation work at California ski resort
Mountan bikers have replaced skiers in early August as a record-breaking ski season comes to a slushy end on August 6, 2023, in Mammoth Lakes, California. After a series of winter atmospheric rivers slammed...
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December 27, 2025 at 1:05 AM
2 ski patrollers injured in avalanche while conducting avalanche mitigation work at California ski resort
White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt announces she’s pregnant
White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt announces she’s pregnant
The White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt speaks at the White House press briefing room in Washington DC, United States, on December 11, 2025. (Photo by Celal Gunes/Anadolu via Getty Images)(WASHINGTON)...
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December 27, 2025 at 12:50 AM
White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt announces she’s pregnant
Ag finance specialist urges farmers to pair agronomic and economic plans for 2026 profitability
Ag finance specialist urges farmers to pair agronomic and economic plans for 2026 profitability
An ag finance specialist recommends a comprehensive plan as farmers aspire to be profitable in 2026. “Blending an agronomic plan with an economic plan.” John Maman with Nutrien Ag Solutions says on...
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December 27, 2025 at 12:35 AM
Ag finance specialist urges farmers to pair agronomic and economic plans for 2026 profitability
A lower finish for soybeans, corn and wheat were mixed
A lower finish for soybeans, corn and wheat were mixed
Soybeans ended the day modestly lower on technical selling with the January contract down 4 and 1/2 cents to $10.58 and 3/4. Soybeans started the day higher, but couldn’t hold on as contracts were pressured...
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December 27, 2025 at 12:20 AM
A lower finish for soybeans, corn and wheat were mixed
Cattle futures higher to finish the week
Cattle futures higher to finish the week
At the Chicago Mercantile Exchange, live and feeder cattle were higher, supported by tight supplies. February live cattle closed $1.10 higher at $229.65 and April live cattle closed $.97 higher at $229.70. ...
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December 27, 2025 at 12:05 AM
Cattle futures higher to finish the week
Gratiot County farmer reflects on severe drought conditions in mid-Michigan
Gratiot County farmer reflects on severe drought conditions in mid-Michigan
A mid-Michigan farmer says this fall was the driest in more than a decade in his area. Gratiot County’s John Peck tells Brownfield rain in the middle of harvest didn’t present a challenge. “We had...
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December 26, 2025 at 11:50 PM
Gratiot County farmer reflects on severe drought conditions in mid-Michigan
Cash dairy prices steady Friday at the CME
Cash dairy prices steady Friday at the CME
*This updates a previous report from earlier. Cash dairy prices were mostly unchanged in light trading Friday at the Chicago Mercantile Exchange. Dry whey was up $0.0050 at $0.73. One sale...
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December 26, 2025 at 11:35 PM
Cash dairy prices steady Friday at the CME
Closing Grain and Livestock Futures: December 26, 2025
Closing Grain and Livestock Futures: December 26, 2025
Mar. corn $4.50, down 1 centJan. soybeans $10.58 and 3/4, down 4 and 1/2 centsJan. soybean meal $303.70, down $1.00Jan soybean oil 48.72, down 31 pointsMar. Chicago wheat $5.19, down 2 and 3/4 centsFeb....
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December 26, 2025 at 11:20 PM
Closing Grain and Livestock Futures: December 26, 2025
In Christmas message to fans, Elton John teases not one but two new albums
In Christmas message to fans, Elton John teases not one but two new albums
Elton John performs at the 2025 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony, November 8, 2025 (Kevin Kane/Getty Images for RRHOF)Elton John and Brandi Carlile released their Grammy-nominated joint album, Who...
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December 26, 2025 at 11:05 PM
In Christmas message to fans, Elton John teases not one but two new albums
Mellenthin elected to USB Executive Committee
Mellenthin elected to USB Executive Committee
A Wisconsin farmer is now part of the United Soybean Board Executive Committee. Tony Mellenthin, wife Katie, and their family farm near Eau Galle. As a member of the executive committee, Mellenthin...
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December 26, 2025 at 10:50 PM
Mellenthin elected to USB Executive Committee
MDARD Director highlights efforts to improve food access and supply chain reliability
MDARD Director highlights efforts to improve food access and supply chain reliability
The director of Michigan’s Department of Agriculture and Rural Development says investing in projects that provide solutions to food supply chain gaps has been a priority in 2025. Tim Boring tells Brownfield...
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December 26, 2025 at 10:35 PM
MDARD Director highlights efforts to improve food access and supply chain reliability
Sorghum clinical trial targets blood sugar, inflammation, and gut health
Sorghum clinical trial targets blood sugar, inflammation, and gut health
Researchers at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln recently launched the first human clinical trial to examine how sorghum could improve a person’s health. Norma Ritz-Johnson, executive director of the...
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December 26, 2025 at 10:20 PM
Sorghum clinical trial targets blood sugar, inflammation, and gut health
Contributions to Local Habitat for Humanity Currently Matched by Miller Group Charitable Trust
Contributions to Local Habitat for Humanity Currently Matched by Miller Group Charitable Trust
For nearly 30 years, Habitat for Humanity of La Salle, Bureau and Putnam Counties has helped put home-ownership within reach of deserving families.
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December 26, 2025 at 8:50 PM
Contributions to Local Habitat for Humanity Currently Matched by Miller Group Charitable Trust
Riskedal Farms named conservation family of the year
Riskedal Farms named conservation family of the year
The La Salle County Soil and Water Conservation District has named Riskedal Farms the 2025 Conservation Farm Family of the Year for their commitment to sustainable agriculture and community service.
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December 26, 2025 at 8:35 PM
Riskedal Farms named conservation family of the year
Midday cash livestock markets
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December 26, 2025 at 8:20 PM
Midday cash livestock markets
Snoop Dogg takes over Detroit Lions and Minnesota Vikings game with ‘Holiday Halftime Party’
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December 26, 2025 at 8:05 PM
Snoop Dogg takes over Detroit Lions and Minnesota Vikings game with ‘Holiday Halftime Party’
Police seize 55 pounds of meth wrapped as Christmas presents in Kentucky drug bust
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December 26, 2025 at 7:50 PM
Police seize 55 pounds of meth wrapped as Christmas presents in Kentucky drug bust
Transition planning in starts with understanding your operation’s finances
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December 26, 2025 at 7:35 PM
Transition planning in starts with understanding your operation’s finances
Weather extremes expose nitrogen loss challenge across Corn Belt
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December 26, 2025 at 7:20 PM
Weather extremes expose nitrogen loss challenge across Corn Belt