Photos: Sandwich vs. Ottawa girls basketball
Ottawa defeated Sandwich 48-36 on Monday, Jan. 27, 2025 in Kingman Gym at Ottawa High School.
Firefighters contain fire to garage in DePue despite windy conditions
DePue and Spring Valley firefighters responded to their second structure fire in a 24-hour span Monday afternoon in DePue.
1 hospitalized after crash on Route 23 in Grand Ridge
An individual was life flighted to the hospital following a crash between a car and a semi tractor trailer on Monday morning near the Grand Ridge Grade School.
IDNR Conservation Police train in Ottawa for icy water rescues, using airboats
The Illinois Department of Natural Resources Conservation Police have a valuable tool for winter rescues on the icy Illinois, Fox and Vermilion rivers.
Police cite man walking Streator neighborhood with a gun without valid concealed carry license
A Streator man was cited Saturday after police said they found a firearm on him during a search.
Photos: Conservation Police conduct airboat training on ice in Ottawa
Illinois Department of Natural Resources Conservation Police officers conducted air boat training on ice Monday along the Fox River in Ottawa. The training provides officers experience so they can safely respond to emergencies in the winter.
Katie Gerrard leading Women’s Masters after first weekend
Katie Gerrard leads the 2025 tournament after the first weekend by nearly 4 Peterson Points, tallying 48.3 with second-place bowler Danielle Hoopes at 44.33.
BCR Basketball Notebook: Newman’s Ray Sharp glad to see last of the Reinhardts
Newman coach Ray Sharp was celebrating that there will be no more Reinhardts to deal with with the upcoming graduation of PHS senior Jordan, the baby brother of the four Reinhardt brothers.
Photos: Passengers injured in SUV rollover on Route 251 in Peru
Emergency crews responded to a multiple vehicle crash at the intersection of Illinois Route 251 and May Road on Monday, Jan. 27, 2025 in Peru. The crash happened at 12:44p.m. Ambulances from Peru, La Salle, Mendota Spring
Passengers injured in SUV rollover in Peru
First-responders raced to a crash scene at 12:44 p.m. Monday on Route 251 at May Road for an overturned sport-utility vehicle. Multiple injuries were reported.