Lily Bosnich, Greyson Marincic named St. Bede track & field MVPs
Lily Bosnich abd Greyson Marincic were named as the St. Bede track & field MVPs for the 2025 season.
Freshman lawmaker talks federal budget cuts to rural schools, food pantries in 76th District

Freshman lawmaker talks federal budget cuts to rural schools, food pantries in 76th District
At her first town hall in DeKalb this month, freshman lawmaker and state Rep. Amy “Murri” Briel, D-Ottawa, spoke about the effects that federal funding cuts could have on rural schools and food banks.
5 Things to Do: Music in the Park and more

5 Things to Do: Music in the Park and more
Enjoy a free concert in Ottawa or Peru, hike Starved Rock or kayak along the Illinois River!
Festival 56’s Shakespeare in the Park Returns To Princeton
Reimagined adaptation of ‘A Midsummer Night’s Dream’ runs this weekend
Illinois Valley Junior League baseball team places second at state

Illinois Valley Junior League baseball team places second at state
The Illinois Valley Junior League baseball team placed runner-up in the state tournament.
Two people confirmed dead in rural Sheridan; person of interest sought

Two people confirmed dead in rural Sheridan; person of interest sought
Authorities have confirmed two people were found dead after first responders rushed to an early-morning fire Thursday in rural Sheridan. A suspect is being sought.