Spring Valley parish holds Sept. 25 lunch to honor Emmerling
The Parish of Nativity of Our Lord in Spring Valley will host a luncheon buffet from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 25 in memory of Marie “the rav lady” Emmerling.
Ottawa Scouting Museum to host Oct. 8 trivia night
The Ottawa Historical and Scouting Heritage Museum will host a trivia night on Wednesday Oct. 8 at the museum. Doors open at 5:30 p.m.
Streator council to vote on Morrell Street rezoning, Bowl-Mor facade grant Wednesday
The Streator City Council will meet at 7 p.m. Wednesday at city hall to decide on a rezoning request for a house across from Streator High School and a facade grant for the Bowl-Mor bowling alley and
‘Love, right:’ Princeton couple celebrates lifetime of love and laughter
A Princeton couple has joined a rare club: married 65 years and still smiling, dancing and telling the story of how it all began with one bold step on a Streator dance floor.
‘Love, right:’ Princeton couple celebrates lifetime of love and laughter
A Princeton couple has joined a rare club: married 65 years and still smiling, dancing and telling the story of how it all began with one bold step on a Streator dance floor.
‘Love, right:’ Princeton couple celebrates lifetime of love and laughter

Luke Bryan sets 2026 Crash My Playa destination festival in Mexico

Luke Bryan’s Crash My Playa Festival will return for an 11th year in Mexico. In a video posted to social media, Bryan announced the 2026 dates: “It’s that time of year! We’re heading back to Mexico for
Elton John, Paul McCartney, Garth Brooks and Trisha Yearwood appear on the soundtrack ‘SpinalTap II: The End Continues’

Elton John, Paul McCartney, Garth Brooks and Trisha Yearwood all appear on “The End Continues,” the soundtrack to the sequel film “Spinal Tap II: The End Continues.” The album was released in conjunction with the movie’s debut
Hollywood legend Robert Redford dies at age 89

Legendary actor, director and environmentalist Robert Redford has died at the age of 89. Publicist Cindi Berger, Chairman and CEO of Rogers and Cowan PMK, confirmed the news of Redford’s passing in a statement to The New
Johnny Knoxville to host reboot series ‘Fear Factor: The Next Chapter’ on Fox

Fox Television Network announced that Johnny Knoxville will host Fear Factor: The Next Chapter, with the reality competition series scheduled to premiere during Fox’s 2025-2026 season. Knoxville originated the MTV stunt show Jackass, which also went on to