Streator to apply for $185,000 grant to improve Marilla Park pond
The city of Streator is seeking a state grant to improve the pond area of Marilla Park for fishing and ice skating.
Marseilles looks to move City Hall, police department to Illinois riverfront building
Marseilles has its eyes set on moving City Hall and the police department to the Illinois Valley Cellular building along the Illinois riverfront.
Utica’s LCHS Museum to host program on the abolitionist history of Starved Rock Country
Special presentation will take place on Saturday, August 12
Princeton’s Christian Yepsen becomes first runner for IVCC cross country
IVCC is starting up a new program this fall and Yepsen, a 2023 Princeton High School graduate, has signed to run for the Eagles and will be its first runner in program history.
Ottawa Police Department adds therapy dog to the team
The Ottawa Police Department welcomed a new furry family member to help with the mental health and mental wellness of residents and the first responders.
Free lunch set Aug. 12 in Streator
Central Church of Christ will provide a free lunch Saturday, Aug. 12, at Park Place, 406 E. Hickory St., Streator.
Bureau County Board approves more than $1M in ARPA funding requests
On Tuesday, the Bureau County Board unanimously approved four American Rescue Plan Act funding requests in the total amount of $1,053,665.
La Salle County police reports: August 9, 2023
Here are the La Salle County police reports for Wednesday, August 9, 2023.
Bureau County Board denies Board of Review candidate, approves five other appointments
The Bureau County Board met Tuesday and unanimously approved appointments to various county positions before denying the proposed candidate for the Bureau County Board of Review.
Ottawa woman guilty of driving into high school
A motorist who struck Ottawa Township High School with her car while intoxicated last summer entered a blind plea Wednesday and will be sentenced Oct. 27.