Sterling man found not guilty of unlawful restraint, battery in 2023 case
After about 3 1/2 hours of deliberation Thursday, Aug. 14, 2025, a Whiteside County jury said it had found Zachary J. Rivera not guilty of five counts of unlawful restraint and one count of battery, making physical
170th Bureau County Fair returns with concerts, quilt tributes, free admission Sunday

170th Bureau County Fair returns with concerts, quilt tributes, free admission Sunday

170th Bureau County Fair returns with concerts, quilt tributes, free admission Sunday
The Bureau County Fair, Illinois’ longest running fair, returns to the fairgrounds at 811 W. Peru St. from Wednesday through Sunday, Aug. 20–24.
Reddick Library in Ottawa schedules storytimes, crafts, and clubs for the week of Sept. 1

Reddick Library in Ottawa schedules storytimes, crafts, and clubs for the week of Sept. 1

Reddick Public Library District in Ottawa announced the schedule of events for the first week of September.
Reddick Library in Ottawa schedules storytimes, crafts, and clubs for the week of Sept. 1

Streator Library kicks off September with full week of family-friendly events

Streator Library kicks off September with full week of family-friendly events

Streator Library kicks off September with full week of family-friendly events

The Streator Public Library is offering a week full of free events and activities for all ages from Tuesday, Sept. 2, through Saturday, Sept. 6, including storytimes, crafts, games, S.T.E.M. activities and Harry Potter-themed fun.