Illinois Department of Public Health Director Dr. Sameer Vohra said gun violence is "a public health crisis that requires public health solutions" in announcing the launch of the agency's new dashboard to track violent deaths and gun injuries.

Grand Ridge Grade School announced its honor roll for the second quarter of the 2024-25 school year.

Peru's Johnny Derango is the cinematographer on Mel Gibson's new film, 'Flight Risk,' out on Friday.

Planned Parenthood of Illinois will close four health centers in March, including the location in Ottawa.

Streator firefighters rescued two residents trapped on the second floor of a house fire earlier this month.

Next month Peru Hy-Vee’s in-store restaurant, Wahlburgers, will transition back to a Hy-Vee Market Grille. 

Streator native Tony Obrohta will be on national TV Friday morning playing guitar for the band Chicago, whose original lineup was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.

Eagle Watch Weekend and Penguin Plunge highlight a weekend of activities in the Illinois Valley that include some Valentine's Day themed activities.

More, the Ottawa version of the popular Streator cafe More on Main, is already sporting a loyal clientele.