Mendota man gets 7.5 years for meth possession

A Mendota man was sentenced Friday to 7½ years in prison for a large meth seizure in 2024.
Streator killer loses bid for reduced sentence

A Streator killer serving an effective life sentence (parole date: 2117) struck out Friday in his bid for a reduced prison time. Malcolm Whitfield’s loss in court means he now can turn to an appeals court.
All in a day’s work for St. Bede’s Lily Bosnich: BCR softball/baseball notebook
All in a day’s work for St. Bede’s Lily Bosnich: BCR softball/baseball notebook

No one is busier than St. Bede senior Lily Bosnich in the spring. On Thursday, she homered with two RBIs, three runs scored and three steals in softball. She then raced off to win the 300 hurdles
All in a day’s work for St. Bede’s Lily Bosnich: BCR softball/baseball notebook

No one is busier than St. Bede senior Lily Bosnich in the spring. On Thursday, she homered with two RBIs, three runs scored and three steals in softball. She then raced off to win the 300 hurdles
All in a day’s work for St. Bede’s Lily Bosnich: BCR softball/baseball notebook
Wild Bill Days return to three Starved Rock Country destinations

Weekend festival celebrates life of Old West folk hero, area native
Ottawa Area Chamber celebrates 110 years with sold-out annual dinner

The Ottawa Area Chamber of Commerce celebrated its 110th anniversary Thursday with a sold-out annual dinner at Starved Rock Lodge, honoring members who have shaped the community since 1916.
Ottawa Area Chamber celebrates 110 years with sold-out annual dinner

The Ottawa Area Chamber of Commerce celebrated its 110th anniversary Thursday with a sold-out annual dinner at Starved Rock Lodge, honoring members who have shaped the community since 1916.
Ottawa Area Chamber celebrates 110 years with sold-out annual dinner