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The Ottawa girls basketball team exploded on a 19-0 run over a seven-minute span in the second half to defeat East Peoria 55-37 in Thursday's final pool play contest in the Bank of Pontiac Turkey Tip-Off Tournament at Prairie Central High School.

The 2024-25 Marquette Crusaders are building a new rotation around returnees Alec Novotney and Griffin Dobberstein.

Sixteenth-year Streator boys basketball coach Beau Doty returns three of his past starters, welcomes one of Ottawa’s starters into the program and appears to have a roster loaded with competitive depth.

This is the last week of the season for Dairy Queen, 2320 N. Bloomington St., Streator.

Streator High School honored Tuesday its students of the month for November 2024 during its regular school board meeting.

Two men from Streator have been charged in connection with a residential burglary in rural Cornell, following an investigation by the Livingston County Sheriff’s Office.

At the Marseilles City Council meeting on Wednesday night, Police Chief Todd Gordon announced the promotion of officer Dan Ellis to the rank of sergeant and introduced the newest member of the department, officer Caitlyn Barnes.

After more than two months of deliberation, the Streator City Council voted 3-2 Wednesday against a proposed solar project off Golf Road.

The Ottawa Police Department conducted electronic cigarette/tobacco compliance checks Monday at several retail establishments.

Even with the loss of a couple cornerstone players to graduation and a resulting learning curve, Woodland boys basketball coach Connor Kaminke likes what he’s seeing from his 2024-25 Warriors.

The Thread Revival recently opened at 322 E. Main St. in downtown Streator.

Downtown Ottawa will be joining Streator among the many cities nationally celebrating Pink Friday on Friday.

At Somonauk’s Tim Humes Breakout, the host Somonauk/Leland Bobcats fell to 0-2 with a loss to the Sandwich Indians, plus more in our Wednesday Roundup.

The Ottawa High School drama, choir and band will be putting on a production of the play "Annie" this Friday and Saturday.

Four Streator men were charged Tuesday with the seldom-filed felony of criminal drug conspiracy. Streator police said other suspects in a drug and theft ring would be charged, as well.

The Ottawa City Council has authorized the NCICG to seek federal grant funds of up to $650,000 to help as many as 10 homeowners rehab their properties.

This Friday, local boutiques and shops in Streator will join the nationwide Pink Friday event, encouraging shoppers to support local small business.

I worked as a judge for the 2024 General Election a few weeks ago. It was a long day.

The Marquette and Ottawa girls basketball teams earned tournament wins on Tuesday to improve to 2-0 on the season.

The Serena and Seneca girls basketball teams defeated Herscher and Streator respectively in the second night of the Falcon-Irish Thanksgiving Tournament on Tuesday at Seneca High School to improve to 2-0 on the young season.

Ottawa area residents have shown their support for a girl who was injured during a swimming program Thursday at the YMCA.

For more than 82 years, VanDuzer Jewelers has been one of the most trusted names in jewelry in the Streator and Ottawa region, the Streator Chamber of Commerce said in a news release.

Streator officials hosted a meeting on Nov. 18, 2024, to reestablish the Neighborhood Watch program, with Mayor Tara Bedei, Police Chief John Franklin, and former watch leader Toni Pettit addressing residents.

A mentor program that a group of young Ottawa executives plans to launch next week for Illinois Valley Community College students may be one of the first of its kind in the region.

The Streator Elks Lodge free bowling night last month was such a success, it will return five more times throughout the winter with sessions for junior high and high school students.

Ottawa, Serena and Seneca girls basketball all scored season-opening wins Monday, plus more from around The Times area.

Grasser's Heating & Plumbing - Winterizing outdoor hose bibs is a crucial step in protecting your home from potential water damage during the colder months.

At the Geneseo Invitational on Saturday, the Ottawa Pirates placed fifth of 12 competing teams.

The Streator Ministerial Association once again is offering a free luncheon on Thanksgiving Day.

The Lee County Honor Flight is growing as more and more La Salle and Bureau counties veterans join the trips to Washington D.C.

OSF Saint Elizabeth Medical Center received an “A”' grade in the biannual Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grades for the Fall of 2024

North Central Area Transit is requesting input.

Here on the farm, we gain a lot of spiritual lessons while taking care of our livestock. Patience, perseverance, humility and awe are just a few.

The Streator Public Library will host a cornucopia scavenger hunt the week of Nov. 18.

The Reddick Public Library, 1010 Canal St., in Ottawa will host the following events the week of Nov. 18.

With girls basketball season starting across the state Monday, here is a look at the 2024-25 season for teams across The Times coverage area.

The 2024-25 Seneca girls basketball team wants to continue to play up-tempo and returns all but one player from last season's squad that won 17 games in coach Josh Myers's first season.

The last charged suspect in the armed Ottawa home invasion, during which shots were fired, has pleaded guilty to a felony.

The Sunrise Rotary Club of Ottawa welcomed two seniors as its November Students of the Month.

The Illinois Valley Quilts of Valor recently presented two quilts at the Ottawa Sunrise Rotary meeting.

2024-25's senior-heavy Ottawa girls basketball team returns a ton of talent, including all-state senior guard Marlie Orlandi and Times All-Area first teamer senior Skylar Dorsey, to the floor looking to put together a solid season under 10th-year coach Brent Moore.

Saint Pope John Paul II was a man of keen intellect and deep insight into the nature of man and woman.

Ottawa Police announced Friday the completion of camera installation at city parks, ensuring prompt response times when trouble ensues.

Marquette's girls basketball team lost its top star to graduation, but looks to have another waiting in the wings as well as a strong supporting cast.

The formula for the Streator girls basketball team's improvement in 2023-24? “If we keep this pace up, our coaching staff anticipates a much better season than last year.”

Northern Illinois Seamless Roofing - A roof inspection is a detailed assessment of a property’s roof that will determine its condition, identify necessary repairs, and evaluate its overall lifespan.

Casa Mia, a nearly 80-year-old Naplate icon, plans to discontinue its menu and limit its offerings in February.

Ottawa High School will present “Annie” at 7 p.m. Friday, Nov. 22, and 2 p.m. and 7 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 23, at the high school auditorium, 211 E. Main St.

The Marseilles American Legion Post 235 is hosting a Veterans Homecoming on Saturday, Nov. 16, at 571 Rutland St.

The Cora J. Pope Trust and the Ottawa YMCA announced a new collaboration aimed at helping seniors.