Sauk Valley's 5 most-read stories: May 3-9

Bradley: Single-family home goes for $300,000

The home at 141 Old Farm Mid Court in Bradley was sold on June 10. The purchase price was $300,000. The property is situated on a lot spanning 8,590 square feet.

Sale closed in Peru: $175,000 for a single-family home

A 1,144-square-foot single-family residence, built in 1966, has changed hands.

Three-bedroom home sells in Oswego for $332,500

A 1,627-square-foot single-family residence, built in 2006, has changed hands.

Cocktails-to-go, new state agency among laws taking effect July 1

From Capitol News Illinois: Fourteen new laws will go into effect in Illinois on July 1. Posting unauthorized artificial intelligence images, including those of a sexual nature, will be considered cyberbullying in schools

Presenting the 2026 Times All-Area Softball Team

We are proud to present the 2026 Times All-Area Softball Team, filled with standouts from Newark, Serena, Somonauk/Leland, Earlville, Streator, Sandwich, Ottawa, Fieldcrest, WFC, Marquette and Class 2A state runner-up Seneca.