Ottawa Fire Department welcomes new firefighter
The Ottawa Fire Department has welcomed its newest probationary firefighter Jackson Novak.
OSF HealthCare offers free skin cancer screening May 2 in Ottawa
The screening is free, but appointments are required.
Fort du Rocher Chapter of DAR essay contest winners
The winners of the contest were Bailey Miller from Earlville, Kiley Mason from Leland, Clair Boudreau from La Salle-Peru, and Aden Tillman from Mendota, whose essay was sent on to the next level of the contest.
Parkside Middle School names high honor roll students
Parkside Middle School in Peru has announced its high honor roll students for the second trimester of the 2025-2026 school year.
Gas prices surge past $4 as Iran conflict disrupts global oil supply
Gasoline prices across the United States climbed above $4 per gallon on Tuesday for the first time in nearly four years, driven by escalating tensions in the Middle East and major disruptions to global oil supply. According
King Charles, Queen Camilla to visit U.S., despite calls to cancel amid Iran conflict
King Charles III and Queen Camilla are set to travel to Washington, D.C., from April 27 to 30 for an official state visit, marking a major moment in U.S.-U.K. relations as America approaches its 250th anniversary of
HBO shares trailer for Season 3 of ‘Euphoria’
HBO’s “Euphoria” is set to return for its highly anticipated third season on April 12, and the latest trailer offers a brief (yet revealing) look at where the characters are several years after graduation. Returning main cast
‘Love Island USA’ Season 8 and ‘Beyond the Villa’ Season 2 get spring/summer premiere dates
Peacock confirmed that the reality dating series Love Island USA will return for its eighth season, premiering on June 2 – once again set against the tropical backdrop of Fiji. Ariana Madix will also reprise her role