5 Things to Do: Fishing expo, marathon, markets highlight Mother’s Day weekend in Illinois Valley

Local students win honors in Ottawa American Legion essay contest
The American Legion in Ottawa has announced the winners of the 2025 Department of Illinois Americanism Essay Contest, which invited students to consider on the topic, “What Is My Favorite National Memorial or Monument?”
Local students win honors in Ottawa American Legion essay contest

Oglesby American Legion to host May 14 taco night

Oglesby American Legion to host May 14 taco night
Oglesby American Legion will host its monthly taco night from 4:30 to 7 p.m. Wednesday, May 14, at 410 S. Clark St.
Oglesby American Legion to host May 14 taco night
Oglesby American Legion will host its monthly taco night from 4:30 to 7 p.m. Wednesday, May 14, at 410 S. Clark St.
College softball update: Ella Hermes, Bella Pinter teaming up again for Illinois Wesleyan
St. Bede;s Ella Hermes and Bella Pinter have taken their softball game to the campus of Illinois Wesleyan University and have continued their winning ways for the Titans
College softball update: Ella Hermes, Bella Pinter teaming up again for Illinois Wesleyan
St. Bede;s Ella Hermes and Bella Pinter have taken their softball game to the campus of Illinois Wesleyan University and have continued their winning ways for the Titans
College softball update: Ella Hermes, Bella Pinter teaming up again for Illinois Wesleyan

Supreme Court allows Trump to implement transgender military ban

On Tuesday, the U.S. Supreme Court allowed the Trump administration to move forward with its policy restricting transgender individuals from serving in the military. The decision lifts a lower court’s injunction that had blocked the policy from