Ghosts of Ottawa Past tour coming to Ottawa
OTTAWA – “Ghosts of Ottawa Past” tours are coming to Reddick Mansion. Lorraine McCallister, Reddick Mansion Association president and the event’s “tour guide” said it is a fun and unique way to learn something about Ottawa’s rich
IVCC to host college transfer days
OGLESBY – Illinois Valley Community College will host two college transfer day events to help students and family make the move from IVCC to another institution. State University Transfer Day will be Monday from 10:30 AM to
Blessing of the Animals set for Tuesday
MENDOTA – In celebration of Saint Francis of Assisi, who was known for his love of animals, OSF Saint Paul Medical Center in Mendota will be hosting a special blessing just for pets. The blessing of animals
Suspect fires gun during during TRI-Dent buy bust operation in Streator
STREATOR – A suspect fired a gun during a TRI-County Drug Enforcement Narcotics Team buy-bust operation in Streator on Thursday. Streator Police and TRI-Dent agents were in the 1100 block of North Park Street around 1:45 PM
Gas prices increase nationwide, Hurricane Ian impacts
GAS PRICES – The American Automobile Association says gasoline distribution could be limited in areas impacted by Hurricane Ian due to a lack of electricity and flooded roads and highways. Higher gasoline demand amid tight supply
Michigan man gets a ride home from police, arrested 2 hours later
An intoxicated man in Michigan was given a ride home from a friendly police officer after an Oktoberfest event earlier this month. The guy didn’t stay home though, he got behind the wheel was was then pulled
Hurricane Ian picks up strength as it makes its way towards South Carolina
As of early Friday, Hurricane Ian has continued to grow in strength, with forecasters expecting it to make landfall along the Carolina coast later in the day. Ian strengthened back to a Category 1 hurricane overnight as it
Former President Trump argues that he should not be required to comment on accuracy of Department of Justice inventory
In new court filings. former President Donald Trump argued that he should not have to declare in court whether or not the Justice Department’s updated inventory of the documents seized from Mar-a-Lago is accurate. In response to
LaSalle County reaches 5% unemployment rate
SPRINGFIELD – 5% of LaSalle County residents are unemployed, according to the Illinois Department of Employment Security. LaSalle County possesses one of the highest unemployment rates in Northern Illinois. Putnam County is not far behind at
New Orleans Saints QB Jameis Winston held out of practice for a second day in London due to back injury
Despite being held out of practice for a second day in London for the NFL’s first international game of the season, New Orleans Saints quarterback Jameis Winston is still expected to play on Sunday. Winston has been