Iconic Boutique to close after 11 years in downtown Ottawa
Iconic Boutique owner Michelle Battistelli announced Sunday that the downtown Ottawa shop will close after 11 years in business.
IVCC offers ACT and SAT test prep classes in February and March
Illinois Valley Community College’s Continuing Education Office will offer college admissions test preparation classes in February and March for high school students.
“Bears are Super” and more historical covers from January 27
As Shaw Media celebrates its 175th anniversary, we looked back at four front pages from January 27, including the Chicago Bears winning Super Bowl 20
Fire damage forces temporary closure of Star Union Spirits tasting room
Star Union Spirits’ tasting room is temporarily closed as owners assess their space following a fire Jan. 20 in the Westclox building.
IVCC offers ACT and SAT test prep classes in February and March
Illinois Valley Community College’s Continuing Education Office will offer college admissions test preparation classes in February and March for high school students.
Minnesota Gov. Walz and President Trump speak by phone in aftermath of ICE shooting

Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz sharply criticized the Trump administration’s immigration enforcement efforts in a Wall Street Journal opinion piece, accusing federal officials of spreading misinformation and escalating unrest across the state. The op-ed, published Monday, came as
Seven killed, one seriously hurt after private jet crashes during takeoff in Maine

Federal officials confirmed that seven people were killed and one crew member was critically injured after a private business jet crashed and burst into flames while taking off from Bangor International Airport in Maine on Sunday evening.
San Francisco Giants sign free-agent center fielder Harrison Bader to two-year, $20.5M deal

The San Francisco Giants have agreed to a two-year contract with free-agent center fielder Harrison Bader, valued at $20.5 million with incentives that could push it slightly higher, according to multiple reports. The Athletic’s Ken Rosenthal was
Los Angeles Chargers sign defensive lineman Teair Tart to 3-year extension worth up to $37.5M

The Los Angeles Chargers have signed defensive tackle Teair Tart to a three-year contract extension, that can reach $37.5 million and includes $20 million in guaranteed money, sources told ESPN. Tart acknowledged the agreement on social media,
‘Minecraft 2’ sequel film officially greenlit by Warner Bros. Pictures

A sequel to the hugely successful 2025 Minecraft movie has been greenlit by Warner Bros. Pictures. Titled Minecraft 2, the sequel film is scheduled for release in July 2027. In a post on Instagram, Minecraft announced it