Seneca and Somonauk/Leland softball, Fieldcrest baseball and girls track and field standouts Lila Coleman, Abbi Armstrong and Isabella Markey are among the winners in The Times Friday Roundup.

Seneca's baseball club weathered a late surge and held off Streator for a 10-9 victory Friday in a tense back-and-forth game that ultimately ended up favoring the Fighting Irish.

Mendota police have made an arrest in the Friday morning shooting of an unidentified man. Police say the victim has been treated and released.

The course covers navigating age-related changes, reviewing driving strategies, understanding new vehicle technology and learning how aging affects driving ability.

A man in Mendota was shot in the leg early Friday. The injuries are not believed to be life-threatening.

Morris Hospital - Preventive screenings are key to long-term health. Stephanie Mickley, advanced practice registered nurse with Morris Hospital, says colonoscopies are vital for detecting and preventing colorectal cancer early.

The Marquette baseball team defeated Henry-Senachwine to improve to 18-0 this season on Thursday while the Seneca softball team rolled past Woodland/Flanagan-Cornell to move to 20-0 on the campaign. Plus, more results from around the Times area.

Ottawa's Kennedy Kane gave up a home run to the first batter she faced Thursday, but she and reliever Addie Russell didn't give up anything else as the Pirates defeated the host Bulldogs 5-1.

Marquette junior Kelsey Cuchra is in the midst of an amazing season and a mind-boggling streak at the plate. She added to those numbers in the Crusaders’ 13-2 Tri-County Conference victory over Henry-Senachwine in six innings on Thursday at June Gross Field in Ottawa.

The Streator Lions Club recently held its bi-monthly meeting on Wednesday, April 15, at Chix.

The Streator Fire Department has added a third ambulance to its fleet in an effort to improve service response times during periods of high demand.

The Market on Mill, Utica’s outdoor retail plaza, will be opened for the 2026 season on Saturday, May 2.

Residents are being asked to weigh in on the future of downtown Streator through a community survey tied to an ongoing revitalization effort.

The event will feature youth entrepreneurs from Ottawa Central, Waltham, Dimmick and Peru grade schools with businesses offering baked goods, 3D-printed items, handmade bracelets, slime, handmade crafts and more.

Paul Nolley, the Democratic nominee challenging Republican incumbent Darin LaHood in Illinois’ 16th Congressional District, will hold a meet-and-greet Saturday in Streator aimed at families.

The Ottawa softball team recorded a walk-off Interstate 8 Conference win over Kaneland on Wednesday, while Seneca's Tessa Krull pitched a perfect game and also homered in a Tri-County Conference victory over Midland. Plus, more results from around the Times area.

The Marseilles Nursing Service recently announced that former Marseilles resident Patti Sarles-Hart and the Hart Family Foundation will donate $50,000 to the nursing service for the next three years.

The University of Illinois Extension will partner with La Salle County Home and Community Education to hold a Summertime Salads Made Simple program from 1 to 2 p.m. Tuesday, April 28, at Seneca Lutheran Church, 300 E. Union St., Seneca.

The Streator Area CEO program will host its annual trade show from 5 to 7 p.m. Monday, May 4, at The Eastwood, 2000 Eastwood Ave in Streator.

If approved by the state, the River Edge Redevelopment Zone (RERZ) will offer tax credits, sales tax exemptions and other tools to support local businesses and attract developers.

Serena and Somonauk/Leland softball maintained their tie atop the Little Ten Conference standings, Streator softball finished a sweep of Lisle, Ottawa baseball bested Pontiac, plus much more in The Times Tuesday Roundup.

The Ottawa boys tennis team topped rival La Salle-Peru 3-2 in Tuesday's Interstate 8 Conference dual at the Henderson-Guenther Tennis Facility at Ottawa High School.

Following a confirmed EF-1 tornado that touched down near Mendota, La Salle County Emergency Management Agency seeks residents to become trained weather spotters.

A Granville man could face up to 15 years in prison if convicted of a sexual assault.

Streator has appointed Fire Chief Gary Bird as interim city manager as longtime manager David Plyman prepares to retire at the end of the month.

Immanuel Lutheran Church is hosting a blood drive for the American Red Cross from 1-6 p.m. on Monday, May 4, at its location at 415 S East Street in Earlville.

Firefighters were dispatched a little before 8 a.m. to the plant in the 1500 block of Titanium Drive. Upon arrival, firefighters witnessed white smoke coming from the building and confirmed it was a magnesium fire, Ottawa Fire Chief Brian Bressner said.

Installation is underway for Logan’s Oasis Playground at Marilla Park in Streator, with completion and a ribbon cutting expected by late May.

The Streator baseball team picked up an ICE win at Lisle on Monday, while Marquette's Kelsey Cuchra had a huge day at the plate. Plus, more results from around the Times area.

The Marquette baseball team - behind a clutch two-inning save from Jaxsen Higgins after a solid start from Alec Novotney, and homers from Braxton Nelle and Griffin Dobberstein - topped host Roanoke-Benson/Lowpoint-Washburn in Monday's Tri-County Conference game.

Morris baseball's Carter Snyder finished one three-run inning and started another Monday as Morris defeated host Ottawa 6-3 to open their Interstate 8 Conference series at King Field.

The Illinois State Board of Elections released final vote totals Friday in the March 17 primary. Here are the results for La Salle, Bureau and Putnam county races.

Harbor House by Valentino’s opened last week at Heritage Harbor in Ottawa.

An Ottawa man was ordered detained Monday while awaiting trial on felony charges stemming from a Saturday shooting inside a bar.

An Ottawa man accused of beating a woman over 60 – the victim remains hospitalized – will stay in La Salle County Jail for the time being.

Congratulations to The Times Athlete of the Week, Streator girls soccer player/track and field athlete Rhea Huey!

There may have been a funnel cloud near Mendota on Friday night. The National Service has dispatched a survey team to confirm it.

Ottawa police have charged a man in connection with the early Saturday shooting at the Zeller Inn.

The Starved Rock Country Community Foundation recently announced it elected Derek Barichello to the board of directors in February of 2026.

A shooting on early Saturday morning at Zeller Inn in Ottawa left one person hospitalized.

The Marquette baseball defeated Illinois Valley Central on Saturday to improve to 15-0 on the season, while Seneca and Sandwich earned walk-off victories. Plus, more results from around the Times area.

A homeless man has been charged after a woman in her 60s was found unconscious with injuries in a wooded area in Ottawa on Thursday night.

The Ottawa baseball team used a three-run, seventh inning home run by Rizon Contreras to top Kaneland in an Interstate 8 Conference game on Friday, while the Marquette and Earlville softball teams earned wins. Plus, more results from around the Times area.

The Rochelle softball team used a solid start and a five-run sixth inning to pick up a 10-7 victory over Somonauk/Leland on Friday afternoon in Somonauk.

At 9:11 p.m., a severe squall line capable of producing tornadoes and extensive straight-line wind damage was located along a line extending from near Grand Ridge to near South Streator to Flanagan to near Gridley, moving east at 45 mph, the weather service said.

Morris Hospital will hold a Camp 911 safety program for children entering third through fifth grades from 9 a.m. to noon on Friday, June 12, at Morris Hospital YMCA, 2200 W. Dupont Ave.

Morris Hospital and Healthcare Centers recently received accreditation from the Accreditation Commission for Health Care following a three-day survey in February.

The Marquette baseball, led by Griffin Dobberstein, and the Crusaders softball team, led by Kinley Rick picked up Tri-County Conference wins over Dwight on Thursday. Plus, more results from around the Times area.

The Ottawa softball team played a flawless game while showcasing the future of its program during its 20-0 win over Yorkville Christian on Thursday night.

The St. Bede baseball team, led by Gus Burr's three hits and four RBIs and Carson Riva's three hits and five RBIs, rolled to a 18-3 Tri-County Conference victory in four innings over host Woodland/Flanagan-Cornell on Thursday afternoon.