Mendota Historic Society to host RailRoad Heritage Day on June 14

Dozens of Times-area youth qualify for IESA 1A/2A State Track Meet

The 2025 IESA Class 1A/2A State Track Meet is being held this weekend, and The Times area saw a bevy of area young athletes qualify out of various sectionals.
Dozens of Times-area youth qualify for IESA 1A/2A State Track Meet

Dozens of Times-area youth qualify for IESA 1A/2A State Track Meet

Transcript: Talk-Line with Steve Marco interviews Matthew Lenox of Visit Northwest Illinois
Read the transcript from our May 15 Talk-Line interview with Matthew Lenox of Visit Northwest Illinois
Ottawa’s Third Friday events kick off 2025 season May 16

Ottawa’s Third Friday events kick off 2025 season May 16

The free events feature shopping, kids activities, food and drink specials and more in downtown Ottawa.
Ottawa’s Third Friday events kick off 2025 season May 16

Shaw Local Radio Podcast: Talk-Line with Steve Marco interviews Matthew Lenox of Visit Northwest Illinois
The TALK-LINE interview for May 15 featured the Executive Director of Visit Northwest Illinois, Matthew Lenox discussing the work on the organization’s website
Streator Chamber welcomes new director Derek Barichello

The Streator Chamber of Commerce recently welcomed new Executive Director, Derek Barichello, who will also be head of the Streator Area CEO program