Princeton Rotary names Michael Stutzke as club’s Rotarian of the Year

The Princeton Rotary Club recently honored Michael Stutzke as Rotarian of the Year at its annual auction Saturday, Nov. 11. The award is given to a Rotarian who exhibits service above self and promotes Rotary through their
Story of Ottawa’s Company C to be told at museum lecture

David Mumper, a renowned local historian, will present the story of Ottawa’s Company C of the Third Illinois Regiment National Guard at 2 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 19, at the Ottawa Historical and Scouting Heritage Museum.
David DePape found guilty in Paul Pelosi hammer attack case

A federal jury on Thursday convicted David DePape, the man who attacked Paul Pelosi, husband of former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, with a hammer during a break-in last year at the couple’s San Francisco home. Paul Pelosi,
Rep. George Santos says he won’t seek reelection after scathing ethics report

On Thursday, Rep. George Santos said he will not be seeking reelection in 2024, this after the House Ethics Committee released a scathing report that concluded there is “substantial evidence” that Santos “violated federal criminal laws,” including
Anthony Anderson and mom to host Fox game show ‘We Are Family’

Anthony Anderson will host the Fox game show We Are Family along with his mother, Doris Bowman, premiering on Jan. 3. The network announced the show in May, which was developed by Jamie Foxx and daughter Corinne.
Boys basketball: L-P to be more aggressive under new coach John Senica

The La Salle-Peru boys basketball team has a new coach in John Senica, and he said the Cavaliers plan to be more aggressive on both ends of the floor this season.
Boys basketball: L-P to be more aggressive under new coach John Senica

The La Salle-Peru boys basketball team has a new coach in John Senica, and he said the Cavaliers plan to be more aggressive on both ends of the floor this season.
See Reneé Rapp in ‘Mean Girls’ musical film trailer

Paramount has released the first trailer for “Mean Girls,” adapted from the 2018 Tony-nominated musical based on the 2004 comedy of the same name. Reneé Rapp stars as the infamous Regina George, reprising her role on Broadway.
Streator man arrested during traffic stop after police say they found crack cocaine

A traffic stop Wednesday night in the 400 block of Richards Street in Streator led to a drug bust.
Illinois Valley PADS receives $1 million grant toward new Ottawa shelter

Illinois Valley Public Action to Deliver Shelter was awarded a $1 million grant from the Federal Home Loan Bank/Chicago through its Affordable Housing Program General Fund Grant.