State Rep. Bradley Fritts announces reelection bid

He said crumbling infrastructure, lack of access to medical care, rising crime and economic development needs are among his reasons for running for reelection.
IVCC to honor 5 retired presidents, directors

Five retired presidents and directors of Illinois Valley Community College and its predecessor, L-P-O Junior College, will be recognized next week for their distinguished service to higher education and the college.
IVCC to honor 5 retired presidents, directors

Five retired presidents and directors of Illinois Valley Community College and its predecessor, L-P-O Junior College, will be recognized next week for their distinguished service to higher education and the college.
West Jefferson Street in Ottawa to undergo 2 to 3 weeks of construction

Preparations for a curb replacement project in the 1200 block of West Jefferson Street in Ottawa will begin Monday, Sept. 18.
La Salle County police reports: September 15, 2023

Here are the police reports Friday, Sept. 15, 2023, for La Salle County.
Thornton’s still headed to La Salle, but timeline uncertain

A Thornton’s truck stop still is planned for La Salle, but there is no word on when construction will begin, city officials said.
Thornton’s still headed to La Salle, but timeline uncertain

A Thornton’s truck stop still is planned for La Salle, but there is no word on when construction will begin, city officials said.
Status of Ottawa concert will be shared by 2 p.m. Saturday

With a chance of rain Saturday, the Ottawa Special Events Group said it will make a decision by 2 p.m. Saturday whether to proceed with its final concert of the year 5 to 7 p.m. at Washington
Oglesby to host Boots, Brews & BBQ on Sept. 16

Boots, Brews & BBQ is set 5 to 10 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 16, at Senica Square in Oglesby.
Oglesby to host Boots, Brews & BBQ on Sept. 16

Boots, Brews & BBQ is set 5 to 10 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 16, at Senica Square in Oglesby.