‘People are hungry’: Karuna Food Pantry struggling to meet rising food needs in Ottawa
‘People are hungry’: Karuna Food Pantry struggling to meet rising food needs in Ottawa

The Karuna Food Pantry in Ottawa is struggling to keep up with food demands due to falling temperatures and rising grocery prices.
Roalson, Less dropped from Ottawa ‘Jane Doe’ lawsuit
Roalson, Less dropped from Ottawa ‘Jane Doe’ lawsuit
Roalson, Less dropped from Ottawa ‘Jane Doe’ lawsuit

Two more defendants in the “Jane Doe” lawsuit against the city of Ottawa have been dropped from the case.
Chess tournament is Nov. 8 in Ashton
The Mills & Petrie Memorial Library in Ashton will host a chess tournament for grades K-12 on Saturday, Nov. 8, 2025.
Whiteside County’s March 17 primary election ballots taking shape
Whiteside County candidates had until 5 p.m. Monday, Nov. 3, to turn in their nomination papers as they seek candidacy for the March 17 primary election.
No election today in Illinois
No election today in Illinois
Sauk Valley Round 1 Playoff Football Recap
Dixon was dominant in 4A, and Newman rolled in 2A to open the playoffs. Amboy, Milledgeville, Polo and West Carroll also advanced in the 8-man playoffs.