Prosecutors allege he tossed a “brick” of cocaine out his car window, sped from the cops, “side-swiped” a truck and then fled on foot. That was too much for a judge Thursday to let Ruemy Duarte Castenada out of La Salle County Jail.

The Ottawa Fire Department is set to receive four new radios after the Ottawa City Council approved a quote from Nicholson 1 Communications.

Princeton Buddy Bags has moved its storage and meal-packing operations to a larger location in partnership with local nonprofit Second Story.

Illinois Valley Community College will host two information sessions for prospective nursing students in January and February 2026.

A Master Naturalist volunteer will present “Scales & Tails: Reptiles of the Prairie State” from 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. Feb. 5 at the Utica Public Library.

Ottawa City Council is moving forward with the next step in replacing the Post Street Bridge, approving phase two design work during Tuesday night’s meeting.

Eagle Township has implemented a six-ton truck load limit on township roads due to seasonal road conditions, according to Eagle Highway Commissioner Keith Kuntz.

The annual Penguin Plunge supports granting wishes for children with critical illnesses. This year’s event coincides with Make-A-Wish Illinois’ 40th anniversary.

Princeton High School’s Scholastic Bowl team will appear on Stateline Quizbowl in a matchup against Byron.