The city of Ottawa recently announced its Halloween trick-or-treating hours will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. Friday, Oct. 31.

Congratulations to The Times Athlete of the Week, Streator boys golf’s Kolden Neumann!

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Teams from Kankankee-McNamara, Ottawa, Coal City, Morris, La Salle-Peru, Princeton, Mendota, Streator, St. Bede and Mendota all competed in the Class 1A Sectional girls tennis meet on Thursday, Oct. 16, 2025 at Ottawa High School.

The Streator Plan Commission voted Tuesday to recommend rezoning a long-standing self-storage facility at 801 E. Bridge St. so it fully matches the city’s zoning code.

Local author Dana S. Diaz will speak at the Chicago Women’s Expo at noon Sunday, Oct. 26, at the Donald E. Stephens Convention Center, 5555 N. River Road, Rosemont.

The Ottawa girls volleyball team defeated visiting Sandwich in straight sets on Thursday, while Newark clinched at least a share of the Little Ten Conference regular-season title. Plus more results from around the Times area.

Six people were accused of seeking government aid through false claims made during the novel coronavirus pandemic. One of them has pleaded guilty.

Discover the colors and activities of autumn at these nearby parks

The Streator Planning Commission positively recommended a $15,000 facade grant for Streator bar Pub 820 to support exterior renovations that will to update the building while giving it an “old-time saloon” look.