Ottawa Township High School recognizes student achievement at quarterly breakfast
Ottawa Township High School hosted a quarterly student recognition breakfast on Friday, Jan. 30 to honor students nominated by faculty and staff for exceptional character and classroom performance.
‘Do what makes you happy’: Illinois Valley artist turns hobby into thriving window painting business
Lacey Haltenhof’s business, “The Laced Brush,” has been decorating window fronts throughout the Illinois Valley.
CHP of Illinois advocates for drug pricing program
The program enables CHP to serve vulnerable patient populations at the Mendota Health Center and provide access to outpatient drugs at significantly lower cost, which helps it improve overall patient care.
Blue Margaritas opens second Illinois Valley location in Princeton
The restaurant specializes in traditional Mexican dishes inspired by cuisine from different regions of Mexico, according to its website.
Spring Valley cafe closes after 2 years; plans to reopen
Core Cafe closed last week after two years of operation in downtown Spring Valley.
Blue Margaritas opens second Illinois Valley location in Princeton
The restaurant specializes in traditional Mexican dishes inspired by cuisine from different regions of Mexico, according to its website.
Ottawa Fire Department secures nearly 40K grant for new fire hose
Ottawa Fire Chief Brian Bressner said this purchase has been in the budget for the last couple of years and after receiving this grant, the fire department’s budget can go to other needs.
Man sentenced to life in prison in assassination attempt of Pres. Trump at Florida golf course

Ryan Routh, the man convicted of attempting to assassinate then–presidential candidate Donald Trump at a Florida golf course in 2024, has been sentenced to life in federal prison. U.S. District Judge Aileen Cannon delivered the sentence Wednesday
Border czar Tom Homan says DHS will withdraw 700 immigration agents from Minnesota

The Trump administration will immediately pull 700 federal immigration and law enforcement personnel out of Minnesota, reducing the federal footprint in the state by about 25%, according to White House border czar Tom Homan. Roughly 2,000 federal
Dallas Mavericks trade Anthony Davis to Wizards in 8-player deal

The Dallas Mavericks have completed an eight-player trade with the Washington Wizards, sending 10-time NBA All-Star Anthony Davis to Washington as part of a major roster shakeup. ESPN’s Shams Charania confirmed the deal, writing: “BREAKING: The Dallas