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La Salle County grand jury: Dec. 2, 2025

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

By Tom Collins●

Ottawa sets 7.2% levy increase; tax rate expected to fall

The Ottawa City Council placed its annual tax levy, requesting a 7.2% increase in property tax collections but projecting that the city’s tax rate will continue to decline.

By Bill Freskos●

Ottawa Canal Association shares restoration efforts, future vision for city’s historic waterway

The Ottawa City Council got a closer look at the Illinois & Michigan Canal’s restoration efforts during a presentation by the Ottawa Canal Association on Tuesday night.

By Bill Freskos●

Raoul praises injunction on Trump administration’s plans to end Medicaid payments to abortion providers

A federal judge has issued a preliminary injunction in an ongoing lawsuit to block the Trump administration from enforcing the Defund Provision in the federal budget reconciliation law intended for the federal government to end Medicaid payments for one year to abortion providers

By Judy Harvey●

Nonie’s Bakery & Café in Utica closes after nearly 11 years

After almost 11 years, Nonie’s Bakery & Café in Utica has closed. Its last day of business was November 23.

By Stephanie Jaquins, Shaw Local News Network correspondent●