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$1.8M Route 23 bridge project in Ottawa on track for October finish
Work on the Illinois 23 bridge over Interstate 80 in Ottawa is progressing on schedule, with crews shifting to the southbound lanes after completing the northbound side, according to the Illinois Department of Transportation.
Ottawa 10- and 11-Year-Old All-Stars both bring home District 20 banners
Ottawa’s 10- and 11-year-old Little League all-star teams won their respective District 20 tournaments to advance on to the state tournament.
Ottawa Township High School 2027 Hall of Fame nominations open
While nomination applications are accepted throughout the year at any time, the deadline for consideration for induction at the 2027 ceremony is July 31, 2026.
More cremations, more demand for urn space in Peru
Six in 10 of Illinois’ dead are cremated and the trend has Peru’s columbarium filled to capacity. The city is addressing the need for space to house urns.
After Tight End U, Fieldcrest alum Cam Grandy looks to ‘leave no doubt’ he belongs on Bengals’ 53-man roster
Cincinnati Bengals tight end Cam Grandy said attending Tight End University was “super beneficial.” Now the Fieldcrest alumnus looks to “leave no doubt” he belongs on the Bengals’ 53-man roster when camp opens July 28.
Princeton cross country program continues summer runs
The Princeton High School cross country team will continue its summer running this week meeting in front of the school at 9 a.m. Wednesday and 7 p.m. Friday.