Streator FFA joins effort to revitalize Plum Island
Members of the Starved Rock Audubon Society, Streator FFA Chapter and Living Lands and Waters met Sept. 30 at Plum Island, a small Island directly across from Starved Rock State Park.
Prairie Arts Council to present ‘Tapestries of Nature’ by Mary LaFrenz Oct. 6-29
The Prairie Arts Council will host “Tapestries of Nature” gallery by Mary LaFrenz from Oct. 7 through Oct. 29 at 24 Park Ave. E. in Princeton. An opening reception will be held from 6 to 8 p.m.
Mendota sex-porn trial set Oct. 16 – for now
A Mendota funeral director remains set for trial Oct. 16 – for now, anyway – on felony charges, but lawyers must first settle a pre-trial issue.
Ottawa fire department receives new tower ladder truck
The Ottawa Fire Department took possession Saturday of a 2023 Pierce Arrow XT 100 Tower Ladder, now known as “Truck 1.”
Princeton City Manager Theresa Wittenauer’s contract renewed by City Council
Princeton City Manager Theresa Wittenauer will remain in her position after the City Council unanimously approved to renew her contract with the city during its Oct. 2 regular meeting.
BCR Pigskin Prognosticators for Week 7/2023
Here are this week’s BCR Pigskin Prognosticator picks for Week 7
American Legion Auxiliary 125 to meet Oct. 11 in Princeton
American Legion Auxiliary 125 will hold its regular meeting at 9:30 a.m. Wednesday, Oct. 11, at the American Legion, 1549 W. Peru St. in Princeton.
McKinley Elementary in Ottawa names September 2023 Champions of the Charter
McKinley Elementary School in Ottawa announced its Champions of the Charter for September 2023.
IVCC to celebrate Day of the Dead
Illinois Valley Community College will host its second annual Día de los Muertos, or Day of the Dead, celebration throughout the month of October.
Princeton Police Pension Fund Board to meet Oct. 12
The Princeton Police Pension Fund Board will meet at 1 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 12, at the Princeton Police Department, 605 Elm Place.