Department on Aging recognizes World Elder Abuse Awareness Day

SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Department on Aging highlights the warning signs of adult abuse on World Elder Abuse Awareness Day and how to put a stop to it in Illinois. Observed annually on June 15, serves as
Photos: Ottawa hosts Flag Day ceremony

Ottawa celebrated Old Glory on Wednesday at Washington Square in commemoration of Flag Day. The Elks Club and Ottawa American Legion participated in the ceremony.
Softball: 5 standout statistics from across The Times area in 2023

Here’s a look at five statistics across The Times coverage area that might surprise even the most die-hard area softball fans, highlighted by standouts from Ottawa, WFC, Marquette, Seneca, Newark and Serena.
Sunset Park in Peru will be updated thanks to $43,000 grant

Monday Club in Ottawa celebrates 140th anniversary at Reddick Mansion

Monday Club is a women’s group established in 1883 in Ottawa.
Former federal judge, Ottawa teacher named to full term as legislative watchdog

After 15 months as Illinois’ Legislative Inspector General, Judge Michael McCuskey is moving to Springfield. The post was created in 2003, and all three people who have held it in the past have criticized the lack of
Arabella Remedies LLC in Streator opens in Incubator

The Streator Area Chamber of Commerce hosted a ribbon cutting ceremony June 1 at Arabella Remedies LLC, which recently opened at Suite 4 in the Streator Incubator, 401 W. Bridge St.
La Salle County police reports: June 14, 2023

Here are the La Salle County police reports for Wednesday, June 14, 2023.
Benefits of Building Your Computer

Technology Made Easy – Building your computer from scratch is a great way to get what you want from a machine.
IVCC partners with Nell’s Woodland in Ottawa for Young At Heart Retreat for adults

Illinois Valley Community College will offer a Summer Retreat with camps for youth, programs for adults and intergenerational programs at Nell’s Woodland, a nonprofit on a 58-acre preserve 2000 Alexis Ave. on the north side of Ottawa.