Department on Aging recognizes World Elder Abuse Awareness Day
SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Department on Aging highlights the warning signs of adult abuse on World Elder Abuse Awareness Day and how to put a stop to it in Illinois. Observed annually on June 15, serves as
Photos: Ottawa hosts Flag Day ceremony
Softball: 5 standout statistics from across The Times area in 2023
Softball, like its older cousin baseball, is a numbers game. Here’s a look at five numbers across The Times coverage area that might surprise even the most die-hard area softball fans. 19 The number of combined home
Monday Club in Ottawa celebrates 140th anniversary at Reddick Mansion
Monday Club is a women’s group established in 1883 in Ottawa. On Monday, June 19, the 140th anniversary will be celebrated at the Reddick Mansion, 100 W. Lafayette St. Lunch will be provided with speaker Lorraine McCallister,
Former federal judge, Ottawa teacher named to full term as legislative watchdog
SPRINGFIELD – After 15 months as Illinois’ Legislative Inspector General, Judge Michael McCuskey is moving to Springfield. Since he first assumed the role in February 2022 – several months after the high-profile resignation of his predecessor –
Arabella Remedies LLC in Streator opens in Incubator
The Streator Area Chamber of Commerce hosted a ribbon cutting ceremony June 1 at Arabella Remedies LLC, which recently opened at Suite 4 in the Streator Incubator, 401 W. Bridge St. Owner Elizabeth Gillette is a holistic
La Salle County police reports: June 14, 2023
Algenis Vazquez, 30, of La Salle, was picked up by La Salle police on a La Salle County warrant for unlawful possession of a controlled substance at 11:19 p.m. Tuesday at a location in the 500 block
Benefits of Building Your Computer
Building your computer from scratch is a great way to get what you want from a machine. Your scratch-built computer will save you money and provide several other overlooked benefits. From customizing individual components to improving performance
IVCC partners with Nell’s Woodland in Ottawa for Young At Heart Retreat for adults
Illinois Valley Community College will offer a Summer Retreat with camps for youth, programs for adults and intergenerational programs at Nell’s Woodland, a nonprofit on a 58-acre preserve 2000 Alexis Ave. on the north side of Ottawa.
Third Friday events hope to keep growing, promoting business
Last August, the last of three Third Friday events in Ottawa finished with a flourish, drawing more than 1,000 people to the downtown area. This year, it looks like a good bet to repeat that number and