Photos: Conservation Police conduct airboat training on ice in Ottawa

Illinois Department of Natural Resources Conservation Police officers conducted air boat training on ice Monday along the Fox River in Ottawa. The training provides officers experience so they can safely respond to emergencies in the winter.
Convicted Sterling drug dealer arrested at courthouse after arriving for hearing on 5 other drug cases

A Sterling man indicted by a statewide grand jury on two drug offenses Jan. 21 was taken into custody at the Whiteside County Courthouse the next day after showing up for his court hearing for his five
Katie Gerrard leading Women’s Masters after first weekend

Katie Gerrard leads the 2025 tournament after the first weekend by nearly 4 Peterson Points, tallying 48.3 with second-place bowler Danielle Hoopes at 44.33.
Katie Gerrard leading Women’s Masters after first weekend

Katie Gerrard leads the 2025 tournament after the first weekend by nearly 4 Peterson Points, tallying 48.3 with second-place bowler Danielle Hoopes at 44.33.
BCR Basketball Notebook: Newman’s Ray Sharp glad to see last of the Reinhardts

Newman coach Ray Sharp was celebrating that there will be no more Reinhardts to deal with with the upcoming graduation of PHS senior Jordan, the baby brother of the four Reinhardt brothers.
BCR Basketball Notebook: Newman’s Ray Sharp glad to see last of the Reinhardts

Newman coach Ray Sharp was celebrating that there will be no more Reinhardts to deal with with the upcoming graduation of PHS senior Jordan, the baby brother of the four Reinhardt brothers.
Photos: Passengers injured in SUV rollover on Route 251 in Peru

Emergency crews responded to a multiple vehicle crash at the intersection of Illinois Route 251 and May Road on Monday, Jan. 27, 2025 in Peru. The crash happened at 12:44p.m. Ambulances from Peru, La Salle, Mendota Spring
Rock Falls bar with 84-year history emerges with new look

Four longtime pals – J.L. Hudson, Chris Law, Rollie Elder and John Witherow – have a unique connection to PJ’s II in Rock Falls.
Amboy grad Mallory Powers named CCIW athlete of the week

Amboy graduate and Illinois Wesleyan senior Mallory Powers was named the CCIW Student-Athlete of the Week on Monday after scoring a career-high 21 points last week for the undefeated and second-ranked Titans.
Passengers injured in SUV rollover in Peru

First-responders raced to a crash scene at 12:44 p.m. Monday on Route 251 at May Road for an overturned sport-utility vehicle. Multiple injuries were reported.