Ottawa’s 2nd wastewater plant moving forward
The Ottawa City Council talked Tuesday about a possible second wastewater treatment plant.
Streator to consider medical marijuana growing facility
A craft medical marijuana growing facility will be on the Streator City Council’s agenda Wednesday. If approved, it cannot operate as a dispensary.
Third Friday in Ottawa returns to Madison Street
Madison Street in Ottawa is ready to come to life again.
Another Child Foundation hosts school supply drive for Bureau County students
Donations can be made at St. Matthew’s Lutheran Church, 416 Dover Rd. in Princeton and Community Bible Church, 125 Jackson St. in Walnut through July 22.
Streator back-to-school fair set July 22
A back-to-school fair will be 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, July 22, at the Oakland Commons, 701 S. Sterling St., Streator.
Illinois Valley officials denounce cash-free bail
Law enforcement officials denounced an Illinois Supreme Court ruling that upheld a state law ending cash bail across the state. Illinois becomes the first state to fully abolish cash bail, effective Sept. 18.
Festival 56′s ‘Twelfth Night’ to reopen July 19, four days after set vandalism
The reopening comes just three days after the organization’s July 16 production was cancelled due to set and lighting tower vandalism that occurred on July 15.
Wrestling: Princeton’s Augustus Swanson to wrestle for Team Illinois at Nationals
Swanson has been at the team training camp at the University of Illinois since Saturday. The team leaves for Fargo on Wednesday with weigh-ins on Thursday and competition starting at 9 a.m. Friday.
La Salle County police reports: July 18, 2023
Here are the La Salle County police reports for Tuesday, July 18, 2023.
Princeton Area Chamber of Commerce to hold lunch and learn event Aug. 4
The Princeton Area Chamber of Commerce will hold its next lunch and learn event for chamber members from noon to 1 p.m. on Friday, Aug. 4 at the Prouty Building, located at 435 S. Main St. in