Utica

A little more than three weeks after the Memorial Day fire that destroyed seven units, the Grand Bear Lakes Townhome Association learned Wednesday its insurance policy was changed from 80% coverage to full coverage, allowing residents to rebuild.

Summer festivals, outdoor concerts, car shows, theater performances and fun runs among the weekend's top activities in the Illinois Valley — and of course, fireworks!

The La Salle County YANA! (You are not alone) group will meet at 6 p.m. Tuesday, June 21, at Jamie’s Outpost, 602 S. Clark St., Utica.

Utica officials heaped praise Thursday on the dozens of fire companies who helped extinguish the Memorial Day fire at Grand Bear Resort.

The Memorial Day fire that destroyed 28 vacation units at Grand Bear Resort in Utica was started by a barbecue grill, the Office of the State Fire Marshal has concluded.

Workers begin paving the roundabout at the corner of Route 178 and U.S. 6 in Utica on Thursday, June 16, 2022. Motorists are asked to use caution when approaching the intersection and expect long delays.

It looks as if the Waltham North demolition project will be finished by the end of the week.

Motorists traveling on U.S. 6 and/or Route 178 can expect construction-related delays beginning next week.

The 21-year-old Chicago man who went underwater in the Illinois River at Starved Rock State Park was found dead Tuesday on the south shore about 200 yards west of the Route 178 bridge in Utica.

Did your property taxes go up this year? Look closely. For most cities, taxes went up because their homes are worth more, and not necessarily because rates increased.

Firefighters have called off a search Monday for a 21-year-old Chicago man who went underwater in the Illinois River at Starved Rock State Park and didn’t resurface.

River rescue crews are at the Starved Rock State Park Boat Launch on Sunday afternoon after there was a report of a man who went missing in the Illinois River.

Newly-named postmasters in Oglesby, Ottawa, Spring Valley, Utica and Mendota were sworn-in recently.

Summer activities continue in the Illinois Valley with day-long festivals planned in Ottawa, Spring Valley and Neponset.

The Utica Garden Club is hosting its annual Garden Faire and Plant Sale from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, June 11, and Sunday, June 12 at the LCHS Canal Market, 210 Clark St.