Illinois Valley Cursillo plans evening of fellowship in Spring Valley
Illinois Valley Cursillo will hold an evening of food and fellowship Saturday, Aug. 9 at Nativity of Our Lord Catholic Church, 510 Richard A. Mautino Drive, Spring Valley.
Illinois Valley Symphony Orchestra announces 76th season

Illinois Valley Symphony Orchestra announces 76th season
The Illinois Valley Symphony Orchestra has announced its 76th season, titled “Flight,” a five-concert series highlighting a different conductor at each performance.
Illinois Valley Pistol Shrimp fall just short of playoff berth

Illinois Valley Pistol Shrimp fall just short of playoff berth
The Illinois Valley Pistol Shrimp lost their regular-season finale Thursday, and the defending Prospect League champions did not qualify for the playoffs.
Illinois Valley Pistol Shrimp fall just short of playoff berth
The Illinois Valley Pistol Shrimp lost their regular-season finale Thursday, and the defending Prospect League champions did not qualify for the playoffs.
Ottawa hopes solid offseason leads to turnaround campaign
Ottawa head football coach Chad Gross said he’s encouraged with the progress his group has made in the offseason and is looking forward to seeing what the Pirates can accomplish in 2025.
Ottawa hopes solid offseason leads to turnaround campaign

Oct. 20 trial set in Sheridan double-homicide

Oct. 20 trial set in Sheridan double-homicide
A rural Sheridan man will stand trial Oct. 20 for a double homicide. Ronald Martin Jr. faces life in prison if convicted of shooting two Sheridan residence.