Ottawa police officers receive recognition ahead of National Police Week
The Ottawa Police Department honored officers for their years of service Tuesday as part of the city’s recognition of National Police Week, from May 11–17.
Ottawa police officers receive recognition ahead of National Police Week

Ottawa pushes back solar farm vote to consider resident concerns, labor requests
The Ottawa City Council tabled a decision on a proposed solar farm on the south side of Ottawa following public concerns ranging from residential safety to local labor use.
Ottawa pushes back solar farm vote to consider resident concerns, labor requests

Ex-basketball star Chris Herren talks recovery at IVCC
Former NBA player Chris Herren appeared Wednesday to Illinois Community College to tell local students about his recovery from substance abuse.
Ex-basketball star Chris Herren talks recovery at IVCC
Former NBA player Chris Herren appeared Wednesday to Illinois Community College to tell local students about his recovery from substance abuse.
Ex-basketball star Chris Herren talks recovery at IVCC

IVCC’s Vince Brolley says teaching honor ‘is like getting praised for eating ice cream’
Teaching dual credit courses for Illinois Valley Community College puts Vince Brolley back in high school, where he feels right at home.
Margo Cartwright will remember the smiles, hugs as she retires from Princeton Elementary

Martin Czernicki brings ‘sense of community’ to Shepherd Middle School’s band program
At Shepherd Middle School in Ottawa, the band class is more than just an extracurricular activity – it’s a place for students to grow, connect and express themselves. Leading the charge is Martin Czernicki, the school’s band