The Rev. Jeffery Windy will celebrate the 30th anniversary of his ordination to the priesthood at a Mass to be celebrated at 10:30 a.m. Sunday, May 17 at Holy Family Church, Oglesby.

Utica has canceled the monthly meetings of the Utica Planning Commission and committee of the whole, previously set for Thursday, April 23.

Springfield adopted a law that prevents municipalities from halting green-energy projects. A lawyer for Utica said Monday it doesn’t apply to the village.

Streator City Council approved work for the Park and Bilger Street bridges after the city secured $1 million in federal funding through the office of Darin LaHood.

The Streator City Council will meet at 7 p.m. Wednesday, April 15 at City Hall with a bridge project expected to be the main focus.

Carol Wiedmann (R-Earlville) was appointed Thursday, April 9, 2026, to the La Salle County Board.

The Ottawa Police Department added a member to its force Tuesday night, after Kyle Henson was sworn in as its newest officer.

Commissioner of Public Health Tom Ganiere pointed to the fact that kratom is not controlled by the FDA, and is often mixed with other ingredients that are not listed on the item’s packaging, making kratom even more dangerous.

The Ottawa City Council voted to raise the annual price increase from 3.25% to 4.5%.