Ottawa High School’s COVID-19 numbers are trending in the right direction recently, its superintendent said.

With the help of the Streator High School welding class and community sponsors, Light Up Streator put up new fall decorations around the city.

The Bloomington Police Department still is seeking information into the disappearance of Jelani “JJ” Day, whose vehicle was found Aug. 26 concealed in a wooded area near the Illinois Valley YMCA in Peru.

Tangled Roots Brewing Company’s last few weeks have been good to them, first finalizing a deal to become the official beer of Navy Pier’s beer garden and then winning the bronze medal in the Fruit Wheat Beer category at this year’s Great American Beer Festival in Denver for its Sunkissed Blonde.

The food is authentic, the wine crisp at Monte Carlo Steakhouse and Bar.

The following events are scheduled for the week of Sept. 20 at Reddick Library, 1010 Canal St., Ottawa. Call 815-434-0509 for more information.

The American Queen Steamboat Company has chosen Ottawa as a land-based tour destination Monday, Sept. 27, for its newest paddle wheeler, the American Countess Monday.

La Salle paramedics and police responded Sunday to the home of Chester Weger and transported him to St. Margaret’s Health - Peru.