Trinity United Church of Christ in La Salle announced a series of ecumenical Lenten programs with churches in the Illinois Valley.

Using a different theme for each date, “Theater Tots” will foster and expand young children’s imagination, confidence, creativity and joy of theater through stories, music, movement and pretend play.

At Tuesday night’s Ottawa City Council meeting, a resolution was adopted to temporarily close La Salle Street for the Fall Festival Parade.

Illinois Valley Community College’s popular Edible Car Contest is back for its 20th year.

Stage 212 in La Salle presents the final weekend of 'Little Women: The Broadway Musical" this weekend, while Camp Aramoni in Tonica will host a special Galentine's Day event Friday.

16 JES Panthers were rewarded for showing empathy, kindness and making the classroom a positive learning environment for all.

Star Union Spirits is reopening its tasting room this week following a Jan. 20 fire that forced a temporary closure.

As the selected poet laureate, Rene Parks will promote literacy for residents of all ages and produce a series of new poems centered around Ottawa.

Putnam County Junior High has announced its 2nd quarter honor roll for the 2025-2026 school year.