Saturday Dec 12 | Beacon News
Auroran, 96, fights for seniors' rights
To describe someone as a government activist, board member, community leader and expert bowler brings to mind a person in their 40s, maybe 50s.
Letter: Happy to see forest preserve board
Congratulations to the people of La Salle County on finally getting a board for the Forest Preserve District.
Primary election ballot filing ends
With ballot filings ending Thursday, it appears whether to disconnect from the La Salle County Forest Preserve District will be a reason for many to vote in the Tuesday, Feb.
Now You Know: Preschools help students, communities
Topic: The need for high schools hosting student-taught preschools. What happened? Streator soon will join two other local high schools in hosting a student-taught preschool.
Forest Preserve: Meriden petitioners want out, Serena wants in
A lopsided battle is shaping up over the La Salle County Forest Preserve District - petitioners in nine townships are looking to vote to leave the district and two are looking to rejoin it.
Say hello to the next Write Team
A new Write Team begins today on The Times Opinion Page with several newcomers and some returning alums.
Teresa Marie Beach, 42, 1336 W. Madison St., was arrested Wednesday at West Madison and Elm streets on a La Salle County warrant for probation violation.
Officials close Serena school due to illness
An outbreak of illness in LaSalle County is forcing officials to close Serena Grade School for the rest of the week.
Indian Creek's Carlos Sanchez reacts after missing a shot during the second half of a Class 1A Hinckley-Big Rock Regional quarterfinal match Wednesday in Waterman.
Zachary L. Dejewski, 18, 1409 Dakota St., was arrested Tuesday in the 100 block of Jefferson Street on a warrant for failure to appear, possession of drug paraphernalia and possession of alcohol by a minor.
MARSEILLES – Exelon Nuclear's La Salle Gen-erating Station will participate today, Saturday, Oct.
Nothing to hide: Administrator salaries must be posted by Oct. 1
The Illinois Legislature's push for more openness in government is now being aimed at school districts.
Schools take mixed approach to Obama education address
Students at Harding Elementary School joined thousands of students across the country in hearing a pep talk from President Barack Obama, just in time for the start of the school year.
Princeton junior Taylor Williams tees off at Hunters' Ridge Thursday in the first ever PHS girls' match at the course.
Itasca man killed in collision
Jose Vasquez Sanchez, 32, of Itasca, was killed Saturday afternoon in Mission Township when a semitrailer struck the vehicle in which he was a passenger.
Robert F. Tanner, 28, 136 Deleon St., was arrested at his home Friday on a warrant for parole violation.
Native Streator brothers both published authors
Streator has borne two published writers who also happen to be brothers. Thomas A. and Peter G. Thomas, sons of Pat Thomas of Streator, are both published authors.
Native Streator brothers both published authors
Streator has borne two published writers who also happen to be brothers. Thomas A. and Peter G. Thomas, sons of Pat Thomas of Streator, are both published authors.