Cause of Streator fire deemed accidental

The cause of a fire Monday afternoon at 504 S. Bloomington St. in Streator was deemed accidental and not suspicious, the Streator Fire Department said Tuesday morning.
Take notice of parking restrictions, detours during Ottawa Festival of Lights parade

The Ottawa Festival of Lights parade begins at 6 p.m. Friday, Nov. 24.
Take notice of parking restrictions, detours during Ottawa Festival of Lights parade

The Ottawa Festival of Lights parade begins at 6 p.m. Friday, Nov. 24.
Order Your Starved Rock and Matthiessen Calendars In Time For The Holidays

Proceeds benefit the Starved Rock Foundation
Photos: Putnam County students ride to school on a fire engine

Putnam County Elementary students Krya King, Giada Wright, Priscilla Serna and Octavia Walter were the winners of the Hennepin Fire Department’s Escape Floor Plan contest Tuesday at Putnam County Elementary School in Hennepin. The students were picked
IVCC Ottawa Center to close early Tuesday

Illinois Valley Community College’s Ottawa Center closed at 3 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 21, because an outage related to the iFiber Ottawa Distribution Center has left the building without critical network, internet and phone service.
Marseilles seeks beautification volunteers

The city of Marseilles is looking for volunteers for a new downtown beautification committee.
Marseilles seeks beautification volunteers

The city of Marseilles is looking for volunteers for a new downtown beautification committee.
La Salle police warn of vehicle thefts

La Salle police remind residents to keep their vehicles locked — and not leave keys in the ignition — following a recent spree of vehicle thefts and burglaries.
Oglesby American Legion to host Dec. 1 fish fry

Oglesby American Legion, 410 Clark St., will host its monthly fish fry 4:30 to 7 p.m. Friday, Dec. 1.