Streator council opposes OSF plan in Ottawa

The Streator City Council joined Ottawa and Marseilles city councils, as well as the La Salle County Board, in opposing OSF’s plans to build a new hospital in Ottawa and move obstetrics and ICU services outside of
Marseilles commissioner makes case for Illinois Street repairs

Commissioner Mike Scheib on Wednesday urged the Marseilles City Council to make a commitment to repair Illinois Street.
Photos: Mendota Community Theatre to present 'Little Shop of Horrors'

The Mendota Community Theatre presents “Little Shop of Horrors” at 7 p.m. Friday, June 21, and Saturday, June 22, and 2:30 p.m. Sunday, June 23, at the Mendota High School auditorium. Tickets may be purchased in advance
Photos: Spring Valley event celebrates Juneteenth

A Juneteenth event was held at Kirby Park in Spring Valley. The four-hour event included basketball, food and drinks, music, bounce houses and other activities. The federal holiday commemorates June 19, 1865, the end of slavery in
The 2024 Times Boys Tennis Players of the Year: Ottawa’s Alan Sifuentes and Evan Krafft

Following a season that saw them advance to the Class 1A State Meet, the Ottawa No. 1 doubles team of Alan Sifuentes and Evan Krafft are The Times 2024 Boys Tennis Players of the Year.
La Salle-Peru High School to offer counseling services for mourning students

La Salle-Peru High School is mourning the loss of a 16-year-old student who died Monday and the school is offering counseling services to students.
La Salle-Peru High School to offer counseling services for mourning students

La Salle-Peru High School is mourning the loss of a 16-year-old student who died Monday and the school is offering counseling services to students.
Baseball: Princeton Post 125 builds strong roster

Princeton manager Dave Camp has assembled a cast of the best high school players from Princeton, Bureau Valley, Hall, L-P, St. Bede and Putnam County.
Baseball: Princeton Post 125 builds strong roster

Princeton manager Dave Camp has assembled a cast of the best high school players from Princeton, Bureau Valley, Hall, L-P, St. Bede and Putnam County.
Cherry Mine Disaster history garners attention

There is no link between last week’s discovery and the mine disaster, but it has sparked questions about the mine’s history and driven up attendance at the Cherry Mine Disaster Museum. At the museum, the story is