Luke Smith, Princeton gain revenge against Kewanee: Thursday’s BCR roundup
Luke Smith hit a three-run home run and closed the game with a scoreless inning in relief to lift Princeton to victory Thursday against Kewanee, avenging a 19-1 loss to the Boilermakers three days ago.
Photos: Roanoke-Benson/Lowpoint Washburn vs. Seneca baseball

Photos: Roanoke-Benson/Lowpoint Washburn vs. Seneca baseball
Roanoke-Benson/Lowpoint-Washburn beat Seneca 5-4 on Thursday, May 1, 2025 at Seneca High School.
IVCC Ottawa Center classes to resume May 2 after closure

IVCC Ottawa Center classes to resume May 2 after closure
Illinois Valley Community College‘s Ottawa Center is closed effective immediately because of a water main break. Classes are expected to resume at 8 a.m. Friday, May 2.
IVCC Ottawa Center classes to resume May 2 after closure
Illinois Valley Community College‘s Ottawa Center is closed effective immediately because of a water main break. Classes are expected to resume at 8 a.m. Friday, May 2.
Ottawa man detained for firing into neighbor’s unit

Ottawa man detained for firing into neighbor’s unit
An Ottawa man who allegedly fired a gun through his floor – and through his neighbor’s ceiling – was ordered detained until his jury trial, now set for July 14.
Ottawa man detained for firing into neighbor’s unit
An Ottawa man who allegedly fired a gun through his floor – and through his neighbor’s ceiling – was ordered detained until his jury trial, now set for July 14.
Traffic alert: Interstate 80 eastbound lane shut down near Peru for semi in median
