Local leaders, OSF react to state board’s approval of consolidation plan
Local leaders, OSF react to state board’s approval of consolidation plan

Despite drawing a large public turnout, OSF HealthCare’s consolidation plan cleared its final hurdle on Tuesday night – a decision that local officials said left them disappointed and worried about the future of care in Ottawa and
Local leaders, OSF react to state board’s approval of consolidation plan
Mendota Chamber’s Shop Local contest underway through Dec. 23
Utica cancels remaining November meetings
Utica cancels remaining November meetings
Dixon’s OSF Saint Katharine celebrates National Rural Health Day
OSF HealthCare Saint Katharine Medical Center is proud to join healthcare organizations across the country in recognizing National Rural Health Day on Thursday, Nov. 20, 2025, set aside to honor the dedicated pros and organizations serving the
Mendota Chamber’s Shop Local contest underway through Dec. 23
Dixon American Legion Post 12 serves up ham dinner Friday night
Dixon American Legion Post 12 will be serving baked ham, au gratin potatoes, rolls, vegetable, salad and dessert from 5 to 7 p.m. Friday, Nov. 21, 2025, at 1120 W. First St.
The Great Turkey Giveaway

A casino in Virginia handed out 500 turkeys for their second annual “Thanksgiving Vibes Turkey Giveaway.” All the birds went to families of cancer survivors, and people impacted by the government shutdown.