Pistol Shrimp allow 7 runs in 9th, lose to Springfield
The Illinois Valley Pistol Shrimp gave up seven runs in the top of the ninth inning Tuesday in a 9-8 loss to the Springfield Lucky Horseshoes in Peru. In the ninth, the Shrimp allowed two RBI singles,
Ottawa approves study for 3rd fire station location, swears in K-9 cop
The Ottawa City Council on Tuesday authorized the Illinois Fire Chiefs Association to analyze the city and find the best possible location for a third fire station. For IFCA Consulting Services to find the right location is
Spring Valley man detained on suspicion of homicide
A Spring Valley man is being held in La Salle County Jail on a homicide charge following the Monday death investigation in the 1000 block of Marcy Street in Ottawa. In a news release issued at 6:25
Four Newark, two Serena softball players earn ICA all state
The Illinois Coaches Association released its Class 1A and Class 2A All-State Teams with four Newark players and a pair of Serena players earning honors. Norsemen senior pitcher/second baseman Kaitlyn Schofield was named to the first team,
‘Soulless predator’ sentenced to 76 years for Will County murder-for-hire plot
A man whom a prosecutor called a “soulless predator” was sentenced to 76 years in prison for soliciting a jail inmate to kill a victim he’s charged with sexually assaulting, the victim’s mother, two detectives and yet
NCAT cuts ribbon on $1.6 million parking shelter in Ottawa
The vehicles utilized by North Central Area Transit have long served the city of Ottawa and all of La Salle County, but on Tuesday, there was a step taken to keep those buses safe and on the
Eye On Illinois: As suburbs scrap over Bears, state should back away
Let them fight. That’s the big takeaway from last week’s news the Lake Forest Bears have expanded their search for a new Sunday home. “We will continue the ongoing demolition activity and work toward a path forward
Streator man indicted for murder in May 6 shooting death
A Streator man was indicted Tuesday for murder and for firing shots that hit and/or missed several others May 6 in Streator. Malcolm J. Whitfield, 29, of Streator (also listed as a resident of DeKalb), was indicted
Funky Vibez opens in Utica, offering eclectic shopping experience
Funky Vibez has items that are colorful, eclectic and, of course, funky. Items that will illicit happiness. Those good vibes are the goal for Sam Katz and Jacki Ellis who recently opened the store at 723 S.
Misdemeanor trial begins for ‘Accountability Angel’
Angel Farmer wanted to be admitted into a La Salle County courthouse and security, grappling with COVID-19 restrictions, wouldn’t let her in with her phone. That’s not disputed. What is disputed is whether Farmer, 31, of Peru,