Ottawa defeated Kaneland 6-4 on Monday, May 18, 2026 at Ottawa High School. The game was a resumption of a match earlier in the season. With the win, the Pirates share the Interstate 8 baseball Conference title with the Knights.

The Seneca High School Class of 2026 held its annual commencement ceremony on Sunday, May 17, 2026 at Seneca High School.

The Streator High School Class of 2026 held its annual commencement ceremony on Sunday, May 17, 2026 in Pops Dale Gymnasium.

The 6th Annual Kites in Flight festival was held on Saturday, May 16, 2026 at Peck in Ottawa. Check out photos from the event by MaKade Rios.

The 11th annual TBM Reunion and Air Show continued on Saturday with a Veterans parade and full air show full of vintage World War II aircrafts.

The Streator Food Truck Festival was held on Saturday, May 16, 2026 at Streator City Park. The festival started in 2017 as a fundraiser for the Streator Walldogs Murals. The event continues to raise funds for murals and public art in Streator.

Illinois Valley Community College Class of 2026 held its annual commencement ceremony on Saturday, May 16, 2026 at the IVCC gymnasium.

The 11th annual TBM Reunion and Air Show provided a night air show, fireworks, a large selection of World War II aircraft, a Veterans parade, Skydive Chicago jumpers, and much more at the Illinois Valley Airport in Peru. The TBM Avenger Reunion is an award-winning aviation event that frequently ranks as one of the best air shows in North America.

Sterling and Streator take the pitch Friday, May 15, 2026, in the Class 2A regional soccer quarterfinal held at Sterling High School. Sterling won the game 3-1.