Spring Valley Minor League softball advances to state title game

The Spring Valley Minor League softball team beat River Forest 6-0 in a state semifinal Wednesday in La Salle.
St. Bede cancels 7-on-7 due to heat; Bruins turn to Booker’s ‘Bruin Boot Camp’

They held their first Boot Camp session Wednesday morning with another round set for Thursday morning. Booker said it includes a lot of calisthenics, running and team building relay/obstacle courses.
Streator sculptor adds another display to Marilla Park

Another Don Noon sculpture was put on display at Marilla Park in Streator. Its the artist’s second at Marilla Park and his sixth throughout the city.
Sen. Tom Bennett plans to retire at end of his term

State Sen. Tom Bennett (R-Gibson City) plans to retire from the General Assembly at the completion of his term representing the 53rd District, he announced Wednesday in a news release.
Wrestling: Augustus Swanson, Team Illinois win Greco Roman National championship

The sophomore-to-be at Princeton High School contributed to Team Illinois’ 16 U Greco Roman Fargo National Championship over the weekend in Fargo, N.D.
Joliet man missing after more than 2 months since last seen in Streator

More than two months have passed since a Joliet man was last seen in Streator and questions surrounding his disappearance remain unanswered.
Ottawa crash results in driver’s death

A motorist died from injuries following a crash Wednesday morning on the 800 block of State Street in Ottawa, the Ottawa Police Department said in a news release.
Streator teen to compete in annual ComEd EV Rally

Among this year’s participants is Alexandria Rice, a senior at Woodland High School.
OSF Healthcare welcomes new providers to Medical Group Office in Princeton

Dr. Travis Swink D.O, Jennifer Gutshall P.A. and Kellie Kozlowski A.P.R.N. joined OSF on July 24 and will look to increase access for patients in need of primary care and psychiatry services at the OSF Medical Group
Champions crowned at 2023 Ottawa City Rec Tennis Tournament

Ottawa City Recreation held its 2023 tennis tournament, with competition stretching across 21 divisions.