An open flame from a stove in an Ottawa home led to an accidental house fire Friday.

Ottawa’s Green Street from Chapel Street north to Canal Road will be reduced to one lane of traffic again on Monday, March 17.

Contractors are scheduled to continue construction on a downtown Ottawa parking lot on Monday, March 17, at the northeast corner of East Main and Columbus streets.

The Illinois State Board of Education is seeking clarification on federal funding following Trump Administration's announced Department of Education cuts.

Illinois Valley Alzheimer’s Caring Friends Support Group is scheduled to meet at 6 p.m. Monday, March 17, in the lower level of the Peru Public Library, 1409 11th St.

The 2025 Illinois spring trout fishing season will open Saturday, April 5, at 58 ponds, lakes and streams throughout the state, including locations in La Salle and Bureau counties.

Six fire departments in La Salle, Bureau, Putnam and Marshall counties will receive state funding for equipment.

Catch A Cajun’s season is on hold indefinitely.

Seven Streator FFA members were named the District FFA Proficiency Winner in their respective Supervised Agricultural Experiences area at district proficiency awards on March 6.