Red Stocking to deliver gifts Dec. 16 in Ottawa, Streator area

Volunteers are needed by 8 a.m. Saturday to help with the 80th Red Stocking delivery in Ottawa and Streator.
Red Stocking to deliver gifts Dec. 16 in Ottawa, Streator area

Volunteers are needed by 8 a.m. Saturday to help with the 80th Red Stocking delivery in Ottawa and Streator.
Horizon House in Peru lights Tree of Hope

The Tree of Hope was lit Wednesday at Horizon House in Peru. More than 75% of donations for this year have been met. An additional $12,640 is needed to reach the agency’s fundraising goal.
969 La Salle Ameren customers without power

If your power went out in La Salle, you’re not alone. Ameren Illinois said it has 969 customers without power Wednesday night.
Ottawa VFW to host ugly sweater contest Dec. 15

The Ottawa VFW is hosting a Let’s Mingle and Jingle Christmas party featuring an ugly sweater contest 7 p.m. Friday, Dec. 15, at its hall, 1501 La Salle St.
Ottawa VFW to host ugly sweater contest Dec. 15

The Ottawa VFW is hosting a Let’s Mingle and Jingle Christmas party featuring an ugly sweater contest 7 p.m. Friday, Dec. 15, at its hall, 1501 La Salle St.
Frosty the Woodman?

A woman in Wyoming filled her entire town with snowmen for the holidays this year. But they’re made of wood, not snow. Her name is Pauline Parker. She enjoys making snowman decorations you put out on your lawn. So
Shop Small In SRC This Holiday Season

Locally made artisan goods make for fine gifts
Spring Valley woman charged in Ottawa shooting death to appear Jan. 12

The woman charged with driving the getaway vehicle in an Ottawa shooting death still awaits an opinion on whether she was sane at the time. Chastity Furar will be back in court Jan. 12.
Spring Valley woman charged in Ottawa shooting death to appear Jan. 12

The woman charged with driving the getaway vehicle in an Ottawa shooting death still awaits an opinion on whether she was sane at the time. Chastity Furar will be back in court Jan. 12.