The Times Athlete of the Week: Fieldcrest baseball’s Jordan Heider

Ottawa Chamber holds annual dinner
The Ottawa Area Chamber of Commerce recently held its 2025 annual dinner at Starved Rock Lodge. The Leo Parkerson Award was presented to DeWayne Cronkright.
Ottawa Chamber holds annual dinner
The Ottawa Area Chamber of Commerce recently held its 2025 annual dinner at Starved Rock Lodge. The Leo Parkerson Award was presented to DeWayne Cronkright.
Ottawa Chamber holds annual dinner

Illinois Valley Democrats to meet Thursday, May 22 in La Salle
Illinois Valley Democrats, including La Salle, Bureau, Putnam counties, are scheduled to meet at 6:30 p.m. Thursday, May 22, at La Salle VFW, 2325 Donahue St.
Illinois Valley Democrats to meet Thursday, May 22 in La Salle

Italian restaurant moving into former JJ’s in Ottawa
A new Italian restaurant focusing on fresh pasta, wine and bringing a culinary twist to classic Italian dishes and drinks is opening at the former JJ’s Pub in Ottawa.
Italian restaurant moving into former JJ’s in Ottawa
A new Italian restaurant focusing on fresh pasta, wine and bringing a culinary twist to classic Italian dishes and drinks is opening at the former JJ’s Pub in Ottawa.
Italian restaurant moving into former JJ’s in Ottawa

Darius Rucker to return for 16th Annual ‘Darius and Friends’ St. Jude Benefit concert

Darius Rucker returns to the historic Ryman Auditorium on Monday, June 2 for his 16th annual “Darius and Friends” concert benefitting St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. The event unofficially kicks off the week of CMA Fest in