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Wanniarachchi will offer several general podiatry services, as well as specializing in advanced foot and ankle and wound care, the news release said.

A Streator woman pleaded guilty Friday and was sentenced to four years for possessing a stolen gun recovered during a drug seizure.

A total of 148 students earned 169 degrees and certificates this summer at Illinois Valley Community College.

Liberty Village of Princeton recently hosted a back-to-school supply drive at its campus, collecting donations over the past several weeks.

Al Ruhland of Ottawa died Monday, his 82nd birthday. Ruhland was remembered as co-owner, with wife Pat, of Bianchi’s World Famous Pizza in Ottawa.

A La Salle woman faces up to 18 months in prison when she stands for sentencing Nov. 5 for leaving the scene of a 2023 crash that injured an elderly motorist.

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The community gathered for the Guns Save Life event held in Utica on August 21, 2025, at Jamie's Outpost State Rep. Jed Davis and John Bosch spoke at the event.

Evangelical Covenant Church, Princeton, will host a free movie and root beer float event at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 6 in the church parking lot, 24 N. Main St.