Peru aldermen say mayor was not truthful in his apology about Pistol Shrimp theme nights

Four Peru City Council members said Monday that Mayor Ken Kolowski was not truthful in his apology statement last Tuesday about comments he made regarding Illinois Valley Pistol Shrimp theme nights at a committee meeting that took
Princeton Chamber’s Scarecrow Fest set Oct. 14

Princeton Area Chamber of Commerce’s Scarecrow Fest is set for Saturday, Oct. 14. Events will take place from 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. throughout the city. The full schedule of events is as follows.
Princeton Chamber’s Scarecrow Fest set Oct. 14

Princeton Area Chamber of Commerce’s Scarecrow Fest is set for Saturday, Oct. 14. Events will take place from 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. throughout the city. The full schedule of events is as follows.
The Times Area Roundup: Seneca’s Evelyn O’Connor places 2nd at Amboy XC Invite

Seneca junior runner Evelyn O’Connor placed second at Amboy Columbus Day Invite on Monday, Marquette Academy volleyball advanced to the semifinals in the TCC Tournament, plus more results from around the Times area.
The Times Area Roundup: Seneca’s Evelyn O’Connor places 2nd at Amboy XC Invite

Seneca junior runner Evelyn O’Connor placed second at Amboy Columbus Day Invite on Monday, Marquette Academy volleyball advanced to the semifinals in the TCC Tournament, plus more results from around the Times area.
NewsTribune sports roundup for Monday, Oct. 9, 2023

The St. Bede and Henry-Senachwine volleyball teams won on the first day of the Tri-County Conference Tournament on Monday. That and more in Monday’s NewsTribune roundup.
Ottawa to host wastewater, water treatment plants open houses

Ottawa Public Utilities water and wastewater treatment plants are hosting open houses from 8 a.m. to noon Saturday, Oct. 14.
Ottawa to host wastewater, water treatment plants open houses

Ottawa Public Utilities water and wastewater treatment plants are hosting open houses from 8 a.m. to noon Saturday, Oct. 14.
19th annual Illinois Valley Toy Run set Oct. 15 in Princeton

The 19th annual Illinois Valley Toy Run will begin at 8 a.m. on Sunday, Oct. 15 at Soldiers and Sailors Park, 14 Park Ave. E. in Princeton. The event will feature a 40-mile round trip countryside cruise
Battling emergency responder shortages: 8 students complete IVCC paramedic training

Eight students who completed their paramedic training at the Illinois Valley Community College Ottawa Center last week will be a welcome shot in the arm to Illinois Valley fire and ambulance services battling staffing shortages, one fire