A Night of Remembrance set June 7 at Washington Square in Ottawa

A Night of Remembrance event will be hosted 7 p.m. to dark Friday, June 7, in the north end of Washington Square, downtown Ottawa.
Illinois Valley Pistol Shrimp lose back-to-back games to LumberKings

The Illinois Valley Pistol Shrimp suffered their first two losses of the season, losing to the Clinton LumberKings on Friday and Saturday.
WGLC Pets of the Week: Poochie & Bella Sol!

DOG: POOCHIE– Just the sweetest 1 year old Cane Corso mix. Poochie is a shy pup, but opening up into being a loving pup! He was a stray, so we are learning about him daily. We know
Photos: Marquette vs Altamont baseball in the Class 1A State championship

Marquette defeated Altamont 6-2 to win the Class 1A State baseball championship on Saturday, June 1, 2024 at Dozer Park in Peoria.
Pistol Shrimp notebook: Returning players reconnecting with fans

Returning Pistol Shrimp player Tyler Dorsch saw some familiar faces after Thursday’s home opener and brought back his tradition of having kids who ask for autographs sign his arm sleeve and more in the Pistol Shrimp Notebook.
IVCC to offer pottery class in June

Illinois Valley Community College’s Continuing Education Center will offer a pottery class on the college campus in June.
IVCC students conduct 46th annual river testing exercise

Illinois Valley Community College chemistry instructor Larry Ault and natural science lab instructor LeeAnn Johnson guided 26 students in the annual river testing exercise recently.
Community Foundation of Central Illinois donates to Festival 56

The Community Foundation of Central Illinois awarded a $10,000 grant to Festival 56 in Princeton to support a production and a camp.
Community Foundation of Central Illinois donates to Festival 56

The Community Foundation of Central Illinois awarded a $10,000 grant to Festival 56 in Princeton to support a production and a camp.
Mendota pastor honored for 50 years of service

The Rev. Larry Sheaves, pastor of New Covenant Assembly of God in Mendota, was honored at district council for being an ordained minister for 50 years.