Ottawa’s South Side storm sewer project continues

Work will continue on Ottawa’s Southside storm sewer separation project.
IVCC Foundation launches fundraising campaign

A campaign to raise funds for Illinois Valley Community College’s Foundation is geared to the college’s centennial celebration and gaining speed.
Streator Walking Club to host inaugural Community Day on May 5 at City Park

Streator Walking Club announced its inaugural Community Day Event is set noon to 3 p.m. Sunday, May 5, at City Park.
Streator Walking Club to host inaugural Community Day on May 5 at City Park

Streator Walking Club announced its inaugural Community Day Event is set noon to 3 p.m. Sunday, May 5, at City Park.
Hometown Heroes in Bureau County, our 2024 salute to first responders

Thank you Bureau County first responders.
Hometown Heroes in La Salle County, our 2024 salute to first responders

Thank you La Salle County first responders.
Violence erupts and hundreds arrested as college protests continue; Columbia, UCLA and more cancel classes

College protests continued across the country, resulting in escalating violence between pro-Palestinian encampments and counter-protesters. The movement calling for universities to divest financial support for Israel, which has affected dozens of campuses across America, has gone on
Read our tribute to Illinois Valley First Responders

We honor Illinois Valley’s finest
Federal Reserve leaves interest rates steady noting ‘lack of further progress’ on inflation

On Wednesday, the Federal Reserve voted to keep interest rates steady and postponed anticipated rate cuts stemming from elevated inflation across the U.S., which remains above the central bank’s 2% threshold. The Federal reserve’s Federal Open Market
Toby Keith to receive posthumous honorary degree from University of Oklahoma

Toby Keith will posthumously receive an honorary degree from the University of Oklahoma, located in the late country legend’s home state. Keith passed away on Feb. 5 following a years-long battle with stomach cancer at the age