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Photos: IDNR manages 300-acre prairie controlled burn near Oglesby

The Illinois Department of Natural Resources conducted a controlled burn on Monday, March 30, 2026, across from Deer Park Golf Club near Oglesby and Starved Rock State Park. Approximately 300 acres of prairie were burned during the planned burnoff. The burning of the prairie helps maintain a healthy grassland and prevents invasive plants.

By Scott Anderson●

First United Methodist Church to host annual spaghetti fundraiser April 23

First United Methodist Church in Ottawa will host its 21st annual spaghetti lunch and supper fundraiser Thursday, April 23, at the church, 100 W. Jefferson St.

By Bill Freskos●

La Salle County hosts free electronics recycling event April 11

La Salle County will host a free electronics recycling event from 8 a.m. to noon Saturday, April 11, at the La Salle County Government Center, 707 E. Etna Road in Ottawa.

By Bill Freskos●

Illinois Valley Community College hosts author and former diplomat Gordon Duguid

Illinois Valley Community College will hold a free “Pages and Passports: Adventures of an Author and Foreign Service Officer” book talk and career discussion featuring college alumnus, author and former U.S. diplomat Gordon Duguid.

By Kate Santillan●

Victim of Streator fire identified

Authorities have identified the victim killed in a March 28 fire at 703 N. Everett St., Streator.

By Tom Collins●