Starved Rock Country Brew Fest
The third annual Starved Rock Country Brew Festival will take place on Saturday, May 25th, 2019. The fest will feature over 60 unique American craft beers, live music and local food. Join us in downtown Ottawa for
Cause of Death Still Being Investigated After Rural Grundy County Fire
MORRIS – The cause of death has still not been released by officials in Grundy County for a woman found after a fire on May 14th. The Grundy County Coroner’s office stated that they identified 39-year-old Elizabeth
5-year-old boy helps save grandfather trapped under ATV
GRAND RIDGE – LaSalle County Sheriffs Office and the Grand Ridge Fire Department presented the“ Cape of Honor “ award to a 5-year-old boy. Authorities say, the boy was able to assist his grandfather after he had
Weekend weather forecast doesn’t look good for planting
OTTAWA – Local farmers are still waiting for their big break to begin planting, but with an unfit weather forecast for this weekend, the standstill may be prolonged. LaSalle County Farm Bureau President David Isermann most farmers
More non-disposables found in Spring Valley sewers
SPRING VALLEY – Spring Valley city workers are finding more trash in sewer lines allegedly near a nursing home. According to assistant public works superintendent Chris Insco, the city experienced a sewer back up due to
Three arrested in connection of pregnant Chicago woman’s death
CHICAGO – Three people have been arrested in connection with the death of a pregnant Chicago woman, who was strangled before her baby was cut from her womb. Chicago police took the three into custody shortly before the
IDOT worker struck during road construction in DePue
DEPUE – A 68-year-old IDOT worker suffered minor injuries after a vehicle failed to yield to the stop sign he was holding during road construction Thursday in DePue. According Illinois State Police Dist. 17, just before 9
Spring Valley to trial part time firefighter
SPRING VALLEY – Agreements were made between Spring Valley and their fire department on financing a part time firefighter. After much deliberation, the city agreed to help support the employment of a certified day time firefighter for
Spring Valley to act on Fire Department’s need for part timers
SPRING VALLEY – Spring Valley’s Finance Committee will make action on Fire Chief Bogatitus’ request for more part time men, Wednesday night. After no resolution was made in a previous Finance meeting, Alderman Dave Pellegrini pushed to
Breakfast with Soldiers
8th Annual Breakfast With the Soldiers! Saturday May 25th 6am-11am 172 Washington St Marseilles Regular Donation: $10 Active Duty Military, National Guard & Reserves Donation: $5. Kids under 5 Eat Free All proceeds go to charitable endeavors