The Illini and Princeton-Illinois chapters of the Daughters of the American Revolution celebrated their mutual 130th anniversaries Saturday, April 4.

Ottawa native and paleontologist has published a new book discussing links between birds and dinosaurs.

Beth Findley Smith (R-Ottawa) was elected April 15, 2026, as the 14th Congressional District state central committeeperson (SCC) for the Illinois Republican Party, securing a four-year term on the party’s governing board.

The Covered Bridge Quilters Guild will hold its monthly meeting at 6:30 p.m. Thursday, May 7 at the New Hope Church of the Nazarene, Princeton.

Annie from Shaw Local Radio interviews Nathan Carroll from Mississippi River Distilling to talk about Whiskey Dinner with Mississippi River Distilling featuring Cody Road Whiskey. It is a four-course meal featuring pairings inspired by Cody Road Whiskey at Starved Rock State Park

The city of La Salle is amending its process for certifying non-highway motor vehicles by removing the stipulation that the vehicles must be certified by an ASE-certified mechanic.

The Tom Naumann Memorial Morel Fest & Burger Bash is Saturday, May 2 at Washington Park in Ottawa.

Princeton Public Library raised $700 during its “Library Giving Day” fundraiser on Tuesday, April 4.

Liberty Village of Streator has been named the Streator Chamber of Commerce’s Member of the Month for April 2026.