Local News | Illinois Valley

The Ottawa City Council took its first steps towards adding a second McDonald’s to the city by granting a conditional use permit to James Bowe & McDonald’s USA after hearing a presentation at a meeting of the Ottawa Plan Commission.

A single-family home in Sheridan that sold for $480,000 nears the top of the list of the most expensive residential real estate sales in La Salle County over the past week

At least four cases involving wives who’ve disappeared in Will and LaSalle counties remain unsolved and one of those cases dates back to 1990.

Utica officials appear to have found a compromise with business owners over the outdoor dining program.

A single-family home in Ottawa that sold for $96,500 tops the list of the best real estate deals in La Salle County in the past week.

Logan Junior High students will present their research on Tiskilwa’s indigenous heritage, historic landmarks and local festivals on Monday, March 16, at the Tiskilwa Museum.

Spring Valley JFK is currently scheduling preschool screenings for any child that will be 3 years old by Sept. 1, 2026.

Led by an experienced birder and Master Naturalist, this two-hour walk offers a chance to observe a variety of species during their spring migration through Illinois.

The Streator Public Library was awarded a a $10K grant from The Pizza Hut Foundation to support its literacy programs.


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