Princeton qualifies 4 for Class 2A State: BCR’s Wednesday sectional track roundup
Princeton’s Landen Hoffman, Ian Morris, Cade Odell and Casey Etheridge qualified for next week’s IHSA Class 2A State Track & Field finals. St. Bede’s Greyson Marincic and Kaden Nauman and Hall’s Jeremy Smith qualified in 1A.
Princeton qualifies 4 for Class 2A State: BCR’s Wednesday sectional track roundup

Italian restaurant moving into former JJ’s in Ottawa
A new Italian restaurant focusing on fresh pasta, wine and bringing a culinary twist to classic Italian dishes and drinks is opening at the former JJ’s Pub in Ottawa.
Italian restaurant moving into former JJ’s in Ottawa

Ottawa Food and Wine Festival set for May 31
The inaugural Ottawa Food and Wine Festival is May 31 in downtown Ottawa. Enjoy award-winning wines, small bites and live music.
Ottawa Food and Wine Festival set for May 31

Photos: Bureau Valley 2025 graduation
Here are photos of Sunday’s Bureau Valley 2025 graduation provided by BVHS’ Caseelynn Shimmin. There were 58 graduates in the Class of 2025
Photos: Bureau Valley 2025 graduation
Here are photos of Sunday’s Bureau Valley 2025 graduation provided by BVHS’ Caseelynn Shimmin. There were 58 graduates in the Class of 2025
Photos: Bureau Valley 2025 graduation

Illinois Valley Nurse Honor Guard launched to serve at memorials for colleagues
Margie Francisco has started Illinois Valley Nurse Honor Guard. One call to Francisco and she’ll arrange for a group of nurses in starched whites, decorative capes and caps to appear at a memorial and recite, in unison,