Sunflower fields flourish at Illini State Park where Milton Pope students volunteered

The volunteer work put in by 19 Milton Pope eighth graders during their May service day has created a cheery sight at Illini State Park in Marseilles.
Heirborn to perform at Washington Square in Ottawa

Heirborn will perform Sunday night at Washington Square in Ottawa.
Local Sports Digest: Pine Hills and Ottawa Rec hold tourneys; John Brown sinks ace at Eastwood

Sports briefs from around the area for Friday, Aug. 2, 2024
Taylor Swift party to cap off Ottawa’s Friendship Days on Sunday

Ottawa’s Taylor Swift Dance Party is scheduled noon to 3 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 4, at the old Central School site, 400 Clinton St., also known as Riverfront Park.
Photos: Illinois Valley Pistol Shrimp celebrate playoff win

Illinois Valley Pistol Shrimp fans had a good time Thursday at Schweickert Stadium in Peru celebrating the team’s playoff win.
Photos: Illinois Valley Pistol Shrimp celebrate playoff win

Illinois Valley Pistol Shrimp fans had a good time Thursday at Schweickert Stadium in Peru celebrating the team’s playoff win.
Photos: Hinder kicks off Streator Fest
Hinder and Blacktop Mojo kicked off Streator Fest headlining Thursday’s musical lineup. The festival continues Friday with country musicians Drew Baldridge and Cooper Alan, and Saturday with Sevendust.
Wyaton Hills Ladies Day Golf for Tuesday, July 30

There were two games played for this week’s Wyaton Hills Ladies Day Golf.
Pistol Shrimp shut out Clinton for Northwest Division title

Illinois Valley Pistol Shrimp defeat LumberKings 3-0, host Thrillbillies on Saturday for conference championship.
Pistol Shrimp shut out Clinton for Northwest Division title

Illinois Valley Pistol Shrimp defeat LumberKings 3-0, host Thrillbillies on Saturday for conference championship.