Yes, today my age rolls into a higher number. Oh boy. My Facebook page is heating up with friends and family wanting me to be happy.

Seneca's Brody Rademacher, the 2024 Times Football Player of the Year, has signed on to continue his education and gridiron career at Wartburg College in Iowa.

Briel’s town hall series begins Thursday, July 11, at 6 p.m. at Northern Illinois University’s Holmes Student Center, 340 Carroll Ave. in DeKalb.

2-day fest to feature 12 beverage vendors

The annual Dr. H.K. Sutton Bridge Walk drew a strong turnout June 28 during Marseilles Fun Days, honoring the late physician’s legacy of community care.

The Streator Family YMCA has added Brandon Purifoy to its personal training team.

Recent Marquette Academy graduate Kealey Rick has committed to continue her academic career at Illinois Valley Community College and her volleyball career at NJCAA level with the Eagles.

Ottawa took another step toward fully incorporating the Fields Hill subdivision by annexing a new batch of properties into city limits, part of an effort that already brought several homes into the city over the last few months.

During their meeting on Tuesday night, the Ottawa City Council approved invoices totaling nearly $93,000 for the purchase of a 2025 Ford F-150 and a 2025 Ford Explorer.