Hunters in Illinois took a preliminary total of 81,225 deer during the seven-day 2025 Illinois firearm deer season that concluded Dec. 7

A powerful and fast-moving weather system is expected to bring a wide range of hazardous conditions to northern Illinois on Thursday, with the greatest impacts likely developing by late afternoon and evening

A La Salle County grand jury convened Tuesday and returned the following indictments.

Several Bill Walsh auto dealerships in Ottawa are under new ownership following their acquisition by Midwest-based automotive retailer Home Run Auto Group.

In November, Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul and 21 other AG’s offices sued the Trump administration after it attempted to cut off SNAP benefits for tens of thousands of lawful permanent residents

Ottawa City Council approved annexation agreements allowing 13 homes in the Woodridge subdivision to be brought into the city during their meeting on Tuesday night.

“This report provides the most detailed picture to date of how alcohol use and misuse affect the health and safety of Illinois residents,” Illinois Department of Public Health Director Dr. Sameer Vohra said.

Six Streator Township High School students have been named Illinois State Scholars for 2025-2026 by the Illinois Student Assistance Commission.

Two seniors have been selected as Ottawa Sunrise Rotary Students of the Month for December.