Grand Ridge hosts country picnic for Ottawa Recreation

Ottawa Recreation hosted a country picnic Wednesday at Grand Ridge Park.
‘Something Rotten!’ to mix Shakespeare, modern musicals on Engle Lane stage in Streator

“Something Rotten!” is set to take the stage July 9 and July 11-15 at Engle Lane Theatre in Streator, mixing comedy and modern musicals with a fun characterization of William Shakespeare.
IVCC to host Explore IVCC event July 11

Illinois Valley Community College opens its classrooms and labs for Explore IVCC from 1 to 3 p.m. Tuesday, July 11. Attendance is encouraged for anyone considering enrolling in fall.
29-star U.S. flag flies alongside canal toll collector’s office in Ottawa

A 29-star U.S. flag now flies on the flagpole alongside the Illinois & Michigan Canal toll collector’s office in Ottawa.
La Salle County Sheriff’s Office tickets 34 for seat belt violations

La Salle County Sheriff’s Office made one impaired driving arrest and issued 34 seat belt citations during the recent Independence Day safety campaigns.
$5,000 gift to La Salle County EMA to assist first responders

The La Salle County Emergency Management Agency (EMA) announced Wednesday they have been awarded $5,000 from the Alliance Pipeline Fueling Futures grant program.
Pistol Shrimp fall behind early in loss to Alton River Dragons

The Illinois Valley Pistol Shrimp gave up three runs in the first inning and trailed the rest of the way in a 10-6 loss to the Alton River Dragons on Tuesday.
E-bikes business to open in Utica

Starved Rock E-Bike Rentals and Sales opens this month in Utica.
La Salle County police reports: July 5, 2023

Here are the La Salle County police reports for Wednesday, July 5, 2023.
Youth Service Bureau to Hold Job Fair on July 12th

Youth Service Bureau of IL Valley – Looking for a new position that will allow you to help others, especially children?