La Salle County police blotter: May 27, 2023
Gregory Szopinski, 20, of Joliet, was arrested by La Salle County Sheriff’s deputies 4:45 p.m. Friday in the area of East Eighth Road and North 18th Road in Richland Township on complaints of failure to reduce speed
Boys track and field: Streator’s Kody Danko 4th, Sandwich relay 7th, Marquette’s Caden Eller 8th at IHSA State Meet
CHARLESTON — Kody Danko didn’t have a perfect race Saturday during the final day of his high school career at the IHSA State Boys Track and Field Meet at Eastern Illinois University. But the Streator senior had
Softball: Taylor Cuchra, Kaylea Killelea power Marquette win over Newark
RIVER GROVE — During the past two softball seasons, Marquette Academy and Newark have produced a pair of epic championship matchups with each school winning once. Add another thrilling title tilt to the list with the Crusaders
Softball: Ottawa responds to early Morris run, wins 3A regional title
OTTAWA — The Ottawa Pirates didn’t strike first in Saturday’s championship game of the Class 3A Ottawa Regional. Morris did that, plating a run in the top of the first inning thanks to a triple from designated
Baseball: Cole Martin’s walk-off sac fly lifts Streator to 3A regional title
GENESEO — In the bottom of the seventh inning with the bases loaded in a tied game, Streator’s Cole Martin quickly found himself behind in the count. However, the senior worked the count even, then fouled off
Registration to open May 30 for Carus Summer Science Camp
Registration for the 21st annual Carus Summer Science Camp will begin 10 a.m. Tuesday, May 30. This year’s registration is again online at carusllc.com/camp. The free camp runs from 9 a.m. to noon each day from July
Marseilles Elementary honor roll, fourth quarter 2022-2023
Marseilles Elementary announced its honor roll for the fourth quarter of the 2022-2023 school year. High Honor Roll Fourth grade Jessica Basem, Gabriella Castillo, Braden Frauendienst, Annellieze Kesler-Galvan, Carson March, Wyatt March, Sebastian Sanchez, Cashylon Woodin Fifth
Starved Rock, Matthiessen main parking lots reach capacity
Memorial Day weekend has brought its wave of visitors to La Salle County’s state parks. The main parking lot at Starved Rock Visitor Center is filled to capacity and closed, according to the Illinois Department of Natural
Streator High School honor roll, 2022-2023
Streator High School announced its honor roll for the fourth quarter of the 2022-2023 school year. High honor roll Seniors Brianna Anderson, Kannin Angelico, Adrianna Ashlock, Emma Augustine, Elly Bedecker, Mayci Blakemore, Charlee Bourell, Mckenzie Bruce, Reagan
4 students selected for 2023 IVT Mimi Bryan Memorial Scholarship
Indian Valley Theatre announced the recipients of this year’s 2023 Mimi Bryan Memorial Scholarship. Because of donations from the community, IVT was able to award four scholarships this year. Winners were Emily Beckwith, Cadence Goldstein, Payton Penman