Newman Central Catholic defeats Mendota 43-0

If Newman Central Catholic needed a confidence boost heading into the postseason, Friday night’s stress-free 43-0 victory over Mendota did the trick.
La Salle school to stay open, restraining order granted on state’s closure

A La Salle school the Illinois State Board of Education earlier this week ordered to close will stay open. For now.
La Salle school to stay open, restraining order granted on state’s closure

A La Salle school the Illinois State Board of Education earlier this week ordered to close will stay open. For now.
Photos: Tour the new YMCA building in Ottawa

Check out how the new YMCA building looks one-year later after construction began. Work on the $25.7 million, 67,000-square-foot riverfront YMCA is expected to be completed late spring of 2024.
Wilmington football vs Streator: Live coverage, scores, Week 9

Friday Night Drive reporter J.T. Pedelty has live updates and scores from Friday night’s Wilmington vs. Streator football game
St. Bede football vs Seneca Live coverage, scores, Week 9

Friday Night Drive reporter Brian Hoxsey has live updates and scores from Friday night’s St. Bede vs. Seneca football game
Hall football vs Princeton: Live coverage, scores, Week 9

Friday Night Drive reporter Kevin Hieronymus has live updates and scores from Friday night’s Hall vs. Princeton football game
St. Bede football vs Seneca Live coverage, scores, Week 9

Friday Night Drive reporter Brian Hoxsey has live updates and scores from Friday night’s St. Bede vs. Seneca football game
Oglesby American Legion to host Oct. 26 steak fry

The Oglesby American Legion, 410 Clark St., will host its monthly steak fry from 5 to 9 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 26.
Oglesby American Legion to host Oct. 26 steak fry

The Oglesby American Legion, 410 Clark St., will host its monthly steak fry from 5 to 9 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 26.