Marseilles council hears options for Knudson Park project
The Marseilles City Council heard Wednesday an inkling of what’s possible for Knudson Park through an Open Space Lands Acquisition and Development grant.
Photos: Welcomeburger returns to Ottawa
Welcomeburger returned Wednesday to Ottawa after a three-year hiatus. The community picnic kicks off Friendship Days, which runs through Sunday, and featured family-friendly activities, including a visit from Sudsy the Ottawa Pirates mascot and Chase from PAW
Tiskilwa’s Lauren McMillan receives Charles E. Boyd Memorial Scholarship
Lauren McMillan, of Tiskilwa, received the Charles E. Boyd Memorial Scholarship in the amount of $1,500 at the 2023 VitaFerm Junior National Hereford Expo on July 13 in Madison, Wi.
North Central Behavioral Health Systems to hold open interviews Aug. 9
The organization is seeking to fill multiple positions in Princeton, La Salle and Ottawa.
Interstate 80 crash report: Medical helicopter called to scene of multi-vehicle crash east of Ottawa
A multiple vehicle crash occurred Wednesday afternoon on Interstate 80 westbound about a mile east of the Route 71 exit for Ottawa. Seek an alternative route if you are traveling this way.
Hall graduate Trez Rybarczyk to pitch for Illinois State
Hall graduate Trez Rybarczyk is transferring to Illinois State University to pitch for the Redbirds after playing for Parkland College this spring.
Ottawa woman charged in stabbing
An Ottawa woman was charged with a felony Tuesday after police said she stabbed an unidentified victim in the neck.
Princeton Fastpitch Church League Honor Roll, Aug. 2, 2023
Here’s a look at the Princeton Fastpitch Church League Honor Roll of champions dating back to 1977 from available records as compiled by BCR Sports Editor Kevin Hieronymus.
La Salle County police reports: Aug. 2, 2023
Here are the La Salle County police reports for Wednesday, Aug. 2, 2023.
Quilters Guild makes reading pillows for Freedom House in Princeton
Members of the Covered Bridge Quilters Guild have been sewing reading pillows to benefit Freedom House in Princeton, giving sheltered children something that is theirs and to take with them when they leave.