Legendary TV writer and producer Norman Lear dies at age 101

Television legend Norman Lear, the writer-producer who revolutionized American comedy in the early-‘70s, has died at the age of 101. A spokesperson for the family confirmed to The New York Times that Lear died Tuesday at his
IVCC Ottawa Center offers Coffee with a Counselor

The coffee is on and the welcome mat is down at Illinois Community College’s Ottawa Center.
IVCC Ottawa Center offers Coffee with a Counselor

The coffee is on and the welcome mat is down at Illinois Community College’s Ottawa Center.
Write Team: So young to have left us

My son, who works and lives in South America, called with news that an old friend of his from the states died of an overdose. We were shocked. He was a nice young man.
The Local Scene for the Illinois Valley: ‘Nutracker,’ ‘A Christmas Carol’-themed dinner among the activities

A pair of events inspired by classic Christmas stories are among the events highlighted this weekend in the Illinois Valley Local Scene.
Marseilles council notes lower tax rate, higher assessed values

The Marseilles City Council will lower the city tax rate to help offset a massive increase in EAV.
Taylor Swift is named Time Magazine’s 2023 Person of the Year

TIME Magazine announced that they have named Taylor Swift their ‘2023 Person of the Year,’ beating out a host of finalists (including Barbie and King Charles III) who over the last 12 months dominated in politics and
Marseilles promotes 2 police officers

Two Marseilles police officers, James Buckingham and Mike Byrd, receive promotions to the rank of sergeant.