The Streatorland Historical Society is currently collecting funds for a historical marker to be placed at Sergeant George Poundstone’s gravesite.

AARP will offer a driver safety refresher course at Illinois Valley Community College on March 30-31, designed to help drivers 50 and older stay safe on the road.

Ottawa will resume its leaf vacuum program beginning Wednesday, April 1.

Illinois Valley Community College’s dental hygiene program was recently granted national Commission on Dental Accreditation’s highest accreditation status.

Here is a roundup of weather-related cancellations in the Illinois Valley.

A Grand Ridge woman is charged with misappropriating funds from Grand Ridge Youth Baseball League and the Grand Ridge Booster Club, police say.

Culver’s of Ottawa received a prestigious Commitment to Excellence award and a Ruth award from the restaurant chain.

Marseilles‘ Tourism and Park Committee hosted its annual St. Patrick’s Day Parade on Saturday, March 14. Parade participants lined up at the Marseilles Elementary School parking lot and marched along Broadway Street to Main Street, with participants dispersing at North Main Street.

Shaw Local asked candidates in the 76th Illinois House District race the same question: “Should Illinois expand use of nuclear energy, including facilities like the Byron plant? What’s your vision for the state’s energy mix?”