Ottawa Lions Club donates $3,500 to Recreation Board for security cameras
A $3,500 donation was presented by the Ottawa Lions Club to the City of Ottawa’s Park and Recreation Board to help pay for live feed FLOCK security camera system to be used in a park that will
Spring Valley Community Band to perform July 12 at downtown minipark
The Spring Valley Community Band will perform 7 p.m. Friday, July 12, at the downtown minipark, directed by Brandon Czubachowski.
‘Pretty relaxed’: Dwight hosts Streator for informal, rain-soaked 7-on-7
Despite a pushed-up start time due to the wet forecast and increasing rainfall throughout, the mood was light, informal and fun Tuesday evening as the Streator Bulldogs visited the Dwight Trojans for a scrimmage-like 7-on-7.
St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Tiskilwa to close July 20
St. Mary’s Catholic Church on Tiskilwa’s Main Street will close Saturday, July 20.
Local departments assist in conviction, apprehension of regional sex offender
An Indiana man was sentenced to 32 years in federal prison Tuesday for crimes against children, after Illinois Valley authorities assisted in the investigation, United States Attorney Clifford D. Johnson said in a Tuesday news release.
Local departments assist in conviction, apprehension of regional sex offender
An Indiana man was sentenced to 32 years in federal prison Tuesday for crimes against children, after Illinois Valley authorities assisted in the investigation, United States Attorney Clifford D. Johnson said in a Tuesday news release.
Photos: Train derails in Somonauk spilling coal, blocking intersections
Two train cars carrying coal on a BNSF Railway train traveling eastbound derailed Wednesday morning on the west side of Somonauk. One train car rolled over on its side and the incident left most railroad crossings in
Golf: History shows Josh Gass, Baley Lehr undoubtedly the favorites at 44th Berry Memorial
Either Josh Gass or Baley Lehr has won the Berry Memorial championship all but one of the past 10 years. Both will be back in action for the 2024 Berry, held this weekend at Pine Hills and
Mendota man identified as victim struck on Interstate 80
A Mendota man was identified as the pedestrian who was struck and died Monday on Interstate 80 between the Spring Valley and Plank Road exits.
Ottawa Military Show to return for 5th year July 13-14
The fifth annual Ottawa Military Show will reconvene at the Krug Farm on Saturday, July 13, and Sunday, July 14.