Photos: St. Bede baseball blanks Serena 2-0 on the mound
Photos: St. Bede baseball blanks Serena 2-0 on the mound

St. Bede defeated Serena 2-0 on Friday, April 24, 2026 at St. Bede Academy.
AARP offers driver safety course for seniors at IVCC
AARP offers driver safety course for seniors at IVCC
AARP offers driver safety course for seniors at IVCC

The course covers navigating age-related changes, reviewing driving strategies, understanding new vehicle technology and learning how aging affects driving ability.
Photos: IVAC hosts key State of the Cities luncheon
Photos: IVAC hosts key State of the Cities luncheon

Six mayors from Spring Valley, Utica, Ottawa, Peru, La Salle and Oglesby spoke at the 2026 Illinois Valley Chamber of Commerce State of the Cities Luncheon on Thursday, April 23, 2026 at Grand Bear Lodge at Starved
Single-family home sells in Ottawa for $465,000

The single-family residence located at 540 Pearl Street in Ottawa was sold on April 6, for $465,000, or $141 per square foot.
Single-family home sells in Ottawa for $465,000

The single-family residence located at 540 Pearl Street in Ottawa was sold on April 6, for $465,000, or $141 per square foot.
Single-family home sells in Ottawa for $465,000