Ottawa sets 7.2% levy increase; tax rate expected to fall
IVCC spring 2026 tuition due Dec. 10
IVCC spring 2026 tuition due Dec. 10
Illinois Valley Community College students must pay spring 2026 tuition by Dec. 10 or risk being dropped from all classes.
Ottawa Canal Association shares restoration efforts, future vision for city’s historic waterway
The Ottawa City Council got a closer look at the Illinois & Michigan Canal’s restoration efforts during a presentation by the Ottawa Canal Association on Tuesday night.
Putnam County Library launches Revolutionary War book club series
The Putnam County Public Library District will launch a community book club series in January 2026 as part of its America250 programming, celebrating the nation’s 250th anniversary.
La Salle County grand jury: Dec. 2, 2025
A La Salle County grand jury convened Tuesday and returned the following indictments.
Ottawa sets 7.2% levy increase; tax rate expected to fall
The Ottawa City Council placed its annual tax levy, requesting a 7.2% increase in property tax collections but projecting that the city’s tax rate will continue to decline.
Putnam County Library launches Revolutionary War book club series
Ottawa Canal Association shares restoration efforts, future vision for city’s historic waterway
Putnam County Library launches Revolutionary War book club series
The Putnam County Public Library District will launch a community book club series in January 2026 as part of its America250 programming, celebrating the nation’s 250th anniversary.