Starved Rock Regional Center expands with new Location and additional services
The Starved Rock Regional Center for Therapy and Child Development recently opened a second location at 1304 Gemini Circle, Suite 2, in Ottawa.
Photos: ‘Ageless Wanderer’ Robert Youens passes through Starved Rock on a Jon boat
71-year-old adventurer and thyroid cancer survivor Robert Youens, locked through the Starved Rock Lock and Dam around noon Monday, July 28, 2025, near Utica. Youens is making the Great Loop, a 6,000-mile journey on his Jon boat
Photos: ‘Ageless Wanderer’ Robert Youens passes through Starved Rock on a Jon boat

Life Balance Counseling and Wellness relocates to Peru
Life Balance Counseling and Wellness began operating at a new office this week at 2218 Marquette Road, Peru. The counseling center was previously located at 2428 Chartres St., La Salle. The center offers individual, couple and family
Life Balance Counseling and Wellness relocates to Peru
Life Balance Counseling and Wellness began operating at a new office this week at 2218 Marquette Road, Peru.
Life Balance Counseling and Wellness relocates to Peru
Life Balance Counseling and Wellness began operating at a new office this week at 2218 Marquette Road, Peru.
Ottawa watchdog group asks for state investigation into OSF consolidation plan

Ottawa watchdog group asks for state investigation into OSF consolidation plan
Citizens for Healthcare (CHO) in Ottawa, a local watchdog group monitoring OSF’s hospital consolidation plans, recently requested an official investigation by the Illinois Attorney General, citing concerns over monopolization and reduced access to healthcare in the region.
Granville library to screen Aug. 5 documentary on cities

Granville library to screen Aug. 5 documentary on cities
The Putnam County Public Library District will screen “Ten Towns That Changed America” at 1 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 5 at the Granville Branch, 214 S. McCoy St.