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Waltham Elementary is overcrowded so the district proposes two options for Utica-area voters. Option A: keep renting 10 portable classrooms. Option B: build a permanent annex. Decision day could be Nov. 3.

Shaw Local Radio's Day Jones interviews Hannah Lehr, the Q Hit Music 2026 Teacher of the Year. She teaches sixth grade at Central Intermediate School in Ottawa

Speakers ranged from citizens, to community organizers, to former board members and even a state senator, as the board meeting coincided with the original target date for the resort’s acquisition by Vairt, V Resort Living and Jamil Ahmed Sukhera.

West Nile Virus has been detected in mosquitoes collected in Granville, the Putnam County Health Department confirmed Friday.

A La Salle County Board member called for the resignation of a county department head during a contentious meeting Thursday afternoon, after the department head stormed out in the middle of the meeting.

The La Salle City Council awarded a bid for the construction of a new sledding hill at Rotary Park, set to be available for residents later this year.

La Salle city officials approved the purchase of a Power Pro Cot for the ambulance at a cost of $39,729.85.

The Streator Police Department has added a new officer to its ranks.

The Mendota City Council announced Monday night that a series of upgrades to the public park will cause most of the grounds to be closed.

A large outbuilding near Swanson Trucking in Ohio was destroyed in a fire on Tuesday afternoon, according to the Walnut Fire Protection District.

More than 300 kids from 14 different local 4-H organizations have amassed more than 1,300 projects to be displayed and judged at the fair, covering a wide range of topics.

Stepped-up patrols will be seen throughout the City of La Salle and the state during the campaign from July 7 to July 31.

City officials agreed to donate $500 to the Betters Fishing Association for its kids’ programs.

Changes to emergency dispatch in La Salle County may be coming.

A 66-year-old Sheridan man died in a grain bin accident near Marseilles on Tuesday evening, according to La Salle County Coroner Richard Ploch.

This is the first installment of the 2026 Bureau County Sports Hall of Fame Class, featuring individual coaches and officials. The next segments will feature athletes and teams. The Hall of Fame was formed in 1995 as part of the BCR’s Tribute to Sports program.

From Capitol News Illinois: After one House Democrat was indicted this week and another resigned amid an ethics investigation last week, House Republicans are calling for transparency and accountability

Three railroad crossings in Ottawa will be closed beginning Thursday, July 9, while CSX completes resurfacing work.

Wednesday, July 8 represented the culmination of a process that Underwood began early in 2025 and with the proper coordination between the United States Congresswoman and Community Health Partnership, signifies a step in the right direction for the non-profit organization and loc

"9 IHSA SF," "HOLN 1," 7 DENVR," "CARDS 22," "GPACK 76." These are some of the sports plates you may see out on the streets. Here's the story behind them.

The police officer involved in the Mother’s Day shooting in rural DePue – a 3-year-old was struck and killed by gunfire – will not face criminal charges, Bureau County’s state’s attorney confirmed Wednesday.

A free lunch is scheduled from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, July 11, at Park Place, 406 E. Hickory St., Streator.

The Illinois Valley Area Chamber of Commerce and Economic Development recently launched its new membership structure on Wednesday, July 1.

“It’s very interesting how after we passed a resolution looking into gas prices, that gas prices in Ottawa went down,” Commissioner Tom Ganiere said during Tuesday night’s council meeting.

The Illinois Valley Senior League and Junior League baseball teams and the Utica Major League softball team won District 20 titles.