Amid a continued call for more COVID-19 testing in local schools during a statewide mandate, DeKalb District 428 officials said Tuesday SHIELD testing is targeted to arrive in October. The mandate began Monday, with all Illinois educators required to test weekly for the virus or provide proof of full vaccination.

A noise ordinance passed Tuesday through the Ottawa City Council after it was placed on file two weeks prior.

A report from Kmetz Architects said Riordan Pool in Ottawa need $550,000 of repairs in order to open next season, along with additional repairs of $1.2 million in the next five years.

Buyers find out too late the houses they bought aren’t zoned for renting.

On Tuesday, Northern Illinois University reported three new cases of COVID-19, all in students.

Developer for future Starbucks: “We look forward to being part of your community"

Fishing derby will be Saturday at Centennial Park in Rock Falls

Individual tickets for the entire MAC season at the College of DuPage will go on sale Sept. 24.