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Bureau County Sheriff candidates outline priorities at Princeton forum
The four Bureau County Sheriff’s candidates made their case for why they’re best fit for the role on Tuesday night in Princeton.
‘They’re going 45 now’: Peru looks to raise Plank Road speed limit to 45 mph
You’ll still have to check your speeds – Peru police will be watching – but the speed limit on Plank Road will be raised to 45 mph within city limits.
Ottawa drive-by shooter hires new lawyer
An Ottawa man awaiting sentencing for attempted murder has hired a new lawyer. Anthony Brito’s new counsel will try to win Brito a new trial for the 2023 drive-by shooting in Ottawa.
Bee Gees tribute band to perform March 18 in Ottawa
Experience the 70s with a disco flashback later on this month.
Your guide to the March 2026 primary in the Illinois Valley
March 17 marks the 2026 primary, where La Salle, Bureau and Putnam county voters can pull a Democratic or Republican ballot to pick who appears on the ballot come November. All voters, partisan or not, can weigh…
First National Bank of Ottawa to host blood drive Friday
The First National Bank of Ottawa will host a community blood drive from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Friday, March 6, at its main branch, 701 La Salle St.