Briel addresses budget, healthcare and infrastructure at IVCC town hall session
State Representative Amy Murri Briel held a town hall session on Monday night at Illinois Valley Community College to give an update on her spring session in Springfield, along with other developments.
Briel addresses budget, healthcare and infrastructure at IVCC town hall session

Iniga Pizzeria to close Ottawa location, relocate to DeKalb
Iniga Pizzeria Napoletana was set to open a second location in Dekalb, but is instead moving to Dekalb and closing its Ottawa location, 215 W. Jefferson St.
Streator’s Ace Hardware under new ownership after 75 years
After 75 years, WJ Stone Ace Hardware in Streator has received a new name and owners.
Arts of Starved Rock Country grant applications open through Sept. 15
The application period for programs happening between Jan. 1 and June 30, 2026, ends Sept. 15. Grant announcements will be made in early October.
Streator’s Ace Hardware under new ownership after 75 years
After 75 years, WJ Stone Ace Hardware in Streator has received a new name and owners.
Uncle Chuck’s Pizzeria opens in La Salle behind Detour Tap
Uncle Chuck’s offers four styles of crust and four sauces, including vodka, pesto, fresh tomato and a signature sauce.
Iniga Pizzeria to close Ottawa location, relocate to DeKalb
Iniga Pizzeria Napoletana was set to open a second location in Dekalb, but is instead moving to Dekalb and closing its Ottawa location, 215 W. Jefferson St.
Arts of Starved Rock Country grant applications open through Sept. 15

Uncle Chuck’s Pizzeria opens in La Salle behind Detour Tap
