Photos: Firefighters respond to structure fire in Ottawa

Firefighters responded to a structural fire around 9 p.m. Thursday, July 17, 2025, at 1504 Poplar St. in Ottawa
Photos: Firefighters respond to structure fire in Ottawa

Photos: Firefighters respond to structure fire in Ottawa

Protesters gather in Sterling for ‘Good Trouble Lives On’ rally
Lining up along East Fourth Street in Sterling on Thursday, July 17, 2025, hundreds of protesters displayed their dissatisfaction with the Trump administration in a nationwide gathering known as “Good Trouble Lives On.”
Sheriff: Sheridan murder suspect in custody

Sheriff: Sheridan murder suspect in custody

The Sheridan man charged with murder in connection with two bodies found in a burning home Thursday morning in rural Sheridan is in custody, according to the La Salle County Sheriff’s Office.
Sheriff: Sheridan murder suspect in custody

Twin City Conservatives meet July 26 in Rock Falls
Joseph Rockaitis, co-founder of P.A.N. (Preserve America Now), will be the guest speaker.
Find Waldo in Dixon during ‘Shop Local’ campaign
Collecting 20 or more signatures/stamps will entitle diligent seekers’ entry into a grand-prize drawing for Waldo books and other prizes, including gift cards and other goodies. All participants are welcome to attend the celebration party at Books
Summer Eats: Lunches available through United Way of Lee County
No registration or identification is required, and participation is open to all children and teens 18 and younger.