Drought means little ice climbing at Starved Rock
Putnam County Junior High announces 2nd quarter honor roll
Putnam County Junior High has announced its 2nd quarter honor roll for the 2025-2026 school year.
Jefferson Elementary School announces January Champions of the Charter
Sixteen students from Jefferson Elementary School in Ottawa were rewarded for showing empathy, kindness and making the classroom a positive learning environment for all. They were treated to a celebratory luncheon provided by Jimmy John’s. The students
Ottawa City Council names first poet laureate
Rene Parks was named as the first official Poet Laureate of Ottawa. “I’m so humbly grateful for this honor. I will be a good steward of the vision of the Ottawa Arts Committee. I truly believe poetry
Drought means little ice climbing at Starved Rock
Much of Illinois has been mired in drought for months and farmers aren’t happy. Neither is Dave Everson. He and other ice climbers are about ready to label winter 2026 the worst in a dog’s age.
Illinois Valley Alzheimer’s Group meets Feb. 16 at Peru Library
Drought means little ice climbing at Starved Rock
Star Union Spirits reopens tasting room after fire damage forces closure
Jefferson Elementary School announces January Champions of the Charter
Putnam County Junior High announces 2nd quarter honor roll
