Community pushes back against OSF plan to move services from Ottawa
Community pushes back against OSF plan to move services from Ottawa
Residents and community leaders voiced strong opposition Tuesday to OSF HealthCare’s plan to move obstetrics and ICU services from Ottawa to Peru, raising concerns about access to critical care. The decision now rests with a state review
Teen dies in Lee County crash
Teen dies in Lee County crash
An Earlville teen died Monday, June 9, 2025, in a two-vehicle crash north of Compton in Lee County.
Photos: OSF proposal under fire after public hearing held in Ottawa
Photos: OSF proposal under fire after public hearing held in Ottawa
The Illinois Health Facilities and Services Review Board hosted a public hearing on Tuesday, June 10, at Central Intermediate School in Ottawa. Over a month ago, OSF officially announced St. Elizabeth Medical Center will seek to close
Walnut Days 3 on 3 basketball set for Saturday, July 5
Walnut Days 3 on 3 basketball set for Saturday, July 5
The 2025 Walnut Chamber of Commerce 3 on 3 Basketball Tournament for grades 5-8 will be held Saturday, July 5 on the Walnut elementary school courts.
Down the fairway: Joseph Perez shoots first hole in one at Spring Creek
Down the fairway: Joseph Perez shoots first hole in one at Spring Creek
Incoming junior Hall golfer Joseph Perez shot his first career hole in one from the white tees on the No. 3 hole at Spring Creek on Monday. He didn’t have to tell his coach, Mason Kimberly, about