Little League Baseball: Rangers top Red Sox for Ottawa 12U City title
The Rangers topped the Red Sox 11-3 in the Ottawa 12U Little League Baseball championship game at Varland Park on Friday night.
Pinch-hit grand slam in 9th lifts Pistol Shrimp to win in Alton
Tthe Illinois Valley Pistol Shrimp of the collegiate wood-bat Prospect League scored four runs in the top of the ninth inning to defeat the Alton River Dragons 8-4.
Joliet man’s family seeks answers on his disappearance in La Salle County
The family of a Joliet man whose vehicle was found in La Salle County said the days leading up to his disappearance were no different from any other day.
Peru man gets 25 years for sexually assaulting girl
A Peru man was sentenced Friday to 25 years in prison for sexually assaulting a girl under 13.
Catch a fireworks show in Starved Rock Country
See some of the best fireworks displays Central Illinois has to offer
ER physicians sue St. Margaret’s for $676,000
St. Margaret’s Health owes its emergency room physicians more than $670,000, according to a court filing.
Louis Perona playing well for Pistol Shrimp, enjoying time with area family
Louis Perona, whose father Joe was a standout at St. Bede before playing at Northwestern and in the minor leagues, is off to a strong start for the Illinois Valley Pistol Shrimp.
La Salle County police reports: June 23, 2023
Here are the La Salle County police reports for Friday, June 23, 2023.
Girls basketball: Summer Jam a good test for Sycamore, Kaneland, host Ottawa
The girls basketball teams from Ottawa, Sycamore and Kaneland competed at Thursday’s Pirate Summer Jam at Kingman and Love gyms in Ottawa.
Heritage Harbor in Ottawa to host open house for new planned community
Harbor Village by Heritage Harbor in Ottawa will host an open house on Saturday, June 24.