The Streator Chamber of Commerce has announced the winners of the 2024 Holiday Lighting and Decorating Contest, awarding several local residents and businesses.

The City of Ottawa will use a $635,540 OSLAD grant for a multi-sport field complex that will be the future home of the Ottawa Soccer Club with a goal of making it a year-round facility with an enclosure.

The Streator City Council approved a 2025 budget Wednesday with room for projects, including the construction of pickleball courts, new lights at Bodznick Park and replacing the electrical generator at City Hall.

The Utica Village Board congratulated retiring officer Mark Credi, who spent 26 years with the Peru Police Department and nearly eight as a part-time officer in Utica.

The Market on Mill retail project in Utica is winding down and will be ready for spring opening.

Mayor Jim Hollenbeck and his wife, Sheila, on Wednesday contributed $1,000 toward the city's new dog park.

During its meeting last week, the Streator City Council approved a 4.99% increase to the city's tax levy, bringing the total levy for the year to $4,673,263.

The city of Ottawa is levying for $665,000 more tax dollars than the previous year.

New Ottawa Police Chief Mike Cheatham was sworn in on Tuesday.