2026 Times Girls Basketball Player of the Year: Ottawa’s Mary Stisser
IVCC Ottawa Center closed Thursday morning due to facilities issue

The Illinois Valley Community College Ottawa Center will be closed until noon on Thursday, April 2, due to a facilities issue.
‘They’re peaking at the right time’
‘They’re peaking at the right time’
SRCCF opens arts grant applications through April 15
Date change for Mendota YMCA Easter egg hunt
Date change for Mendota YMCA Easter egg hunt

The Easter egg hunt was originally scheduled for Saturday, April 4, but has been rescheduled for Monday, April 6 due to possible inclement weather.
SRCCF opens arts grant applications through April 15

The Starved Rock Country Community Foundation is highlighting the impact of its Arts Grant program as it opens a new application cycle with a deadline of April 15.
‘They’re peaking at the right time’

Local fans of the Fightin’ Illini didn’t necessarily see it coming, but all are excited about Illinois making its sixth appearance in the Final Four.
2026 Times Girls Basketball Player of the Year: Ottawa’s Mary Stisser