Maribeth M. Wilson

Burris, a native of the Illinois Valley, most recently served as assistant general manager of the Illinois Valley Pistol Shrimp and manager of digital and strategic content for the Prospect League.

If approved by the state, the River Edge Redevelopment Zone (RERZ) will offer tax credits, sales tax exemptions and other tools to support local businesses and attract developers.

The Illinois Valley YMCA in Peru and the city of Mendota are in talks about what the future holds for the Mendota facility and its programs.

Firefighters were dispatched a little before 8 a.m. to the plant in the 1500 block of Titanium Drive. Upon arrival, firefighters witnessed white smoke coming from the building and confirmed it was a magnesium fire, Ottawa Fire Chief Brian Bressner said.

AARP will offer a driver safety refresher course April 27-28 at Putnam County Community Center, designed to help drivers 50 and older maintain driving competency and stay safe on the road.

Marquette Academy opens its production of “Knock Knock” this weekend at the Great Hall, marking Jake Jakielski’s directorial debut.

State public health data shows that measles vaccination rates among Illinois schoolchildren are above the threshold recommended to prevent outbreaks of the highly contagious viral infection

AARP will offer a driver safety refresher course April 13-14 at Mendota Area Senior Services, designed to help drivers 50 and older maintain driving competency and stay safe on the road.

Dinner includes chicken (light, dark or tenders), potato, salad and dessert. Dine-in or carryout options are available.

Ottawa’s annual Easter Egg Hunt will take place Saturday, April 4, at Peck Park instead of Allen Park due to rising river levels and potential flooding, the city announced.

La Salle residents looking to get rid of old, unused electronics now can register for the city’s electronic waste drop-off event from 8 a.m. to noon Saturday, April 4, at Rotary Park.

Milton Pope School will hold kindergarten registration for the 2026-2027 school year on Wednesday, April 15, from 4:30 to 5:30 p.m.

The La Salle-Peru Township High School Renaissance Students of the Month were recognized during a breakfast ceremony on Wednesday, March 18.

For more than two decades, his family has advocated for justice, holding out hope that his killer will be brought to account.

The Ottawa Police Department will host a sensory-friendly family event for Autism Acceptance Month on Wednesday, April 1, from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at Reddick Library Community Room.