LaSalle

A street party brings together people who otherwise just walk past each other. Check early with the council whether you need permission, share out tasks like tables, music and activities for kids, and everyone brings so…

A wobbly chair, a toaster that's given up, trousers with a hole: plenty can be saved with a little skill. At a repair meetup people bring their broken things and work out a fix together with handy neighbours. Can you re…

Strong, unique passwords and two-factor login protect your accounts better than anything else. Before you post, ask yourself if you'd still be fine with it in five years, and never share addresses or locations with stra…

Helping out, for example coaching kids' sports, at an animal shelter or at local events, brings new friendships and looks great on your CV. Often just a few hours a month are enough. Simply ask clubs and organisations i…

Festivals, customs and small rituals connect people across decades. Which tradition in LaSalle County, Illinois means the most to you, and do you take part yourself? Tell us about it in the comments!

So many nice things happen that never make the papers: a lost wallet returned, a new shop opening, a lovely celebration. What good news from LaSalle County, Illinois would you like to share this week? We look forward to…

A sunrise over the rooftops, a front garden in bloom or a funny sign: home is full of great pictures. Show us your best photo of the week from LaSalle County, Illinois and tell us briefly where you took it!

LaSalle County was formed on January 15, 1831, out of Tazewell and Putnam Counties. It is named for the early French explorer René-Robert Cavelier, Sieur de La Salle. La Salle was the first European recorded as enterin…

LaSalle County is a county located within the Fox Valley and Illinois River Valley regions of the U.S. state of Illinois. As of the 2020 census, it had a population of 109,658. Its county seat and largest city is Ottawa…

Mozart Symphony No.34 C major II. Andante di molto (Mozart) European Archive Musopen · Public Domain

Mozart Piano Concerto No. 15 in B flat major K450 II. Andante (Mozart) European Archive Musopen · Public Domain

Bach, J S - Goldberg Variations, BWV988 Musopen · Public Domain

piano concerto in a minor, op. 16 - i. allegro molto moderato Musopen · Public Domain

Nocturne no. 2 in e-flat major, op. 62 Musopen · Public Domain

Public domain music from musopen.com Musopen · Public Domain

Piano Sonata No. 32 in C minor, Op. 111. First bars Musopen · Public Domain

Borodin: In the Steppes of Central Asia (Russian: В средней Азии, V srednyeĭ Azii, literally "In Central Asia") Musopen · Public Domain

Recording of music written by Frederic Chopin Musopen · Public Domain

Recording of music written by Frederic Chopin Musopen · Public Domain

Recording is of a Mozart piece. It is recorded by artis as part of the MusOpen Project project. Musopen · Public Domain