Listen: Illinois Valley’s 5 most-read stories this week, March 8-14

Catch up on the week’s top Illinois Valley news in minutes for March 8-14. Hear the week’s 5 most popular stories, read aloud for you
Bureau County expected to draw (relatively) high turnout

Tuesday will be cold – the daytime high will hover around freezing – which surely won’t boost voter turnout. Even if it were spring-like, however, election officials doubt the polls will be very busy.
Single-family home sells in Ottawa for $250,000

A 1,830-square-foot single-family residence, built in 1989, has changed hands.
Single-family home sells in Ottawa for $250,000

A 1,830-square-foot single-family residence, built in 1989, has changed hands.
Single-family home sells in Ottawa for $250,000
Single-family home sells in Ottawa for $250,000
Hennepin library event’s set for March
Hennepin library event’s set for March
Ottawa City Council paves way for new McDonald’s
Strong pitching staff to lead L-P baseball team in 2026