Ottawa City Council meets Tuesday; addresses fees, parade, TIF districts
La Salle County launches fraud alert system for notaries
The La Salle County Recorder’s Office has introduced a new fraud prevention tool designed to protect notaries and the community from the growing threat of notary-related document fraud.
Frank Swine-atra to visit Fulton’s Wild Winter Wednesday program Feb. 11
The Volunteer Educators at the Windmill Cultural Center in Fulton will present their Feb. 11 Wild Winter Wednesday program featuring Sandy Bartels of Midwest Pets for Life and her pet pig, Frank Swine-atra.
L-P’s Aaron Guenther named NFHS Girls Bowling Coach of the Year in Illinois
L-P’s Aaron Guenther named NFHS Girls Bowling Coach of the Year in Illinois
Disappearance of mother of “Today” show host Savannah Guthrie being investigated as an abduction
Arizona authorities say the disappearance of Nancy Guthrie, the 84-year-old mother of “Today” show co-anchor Savannah Guthrie, is being investigated as a possible abduction, after concerning evidence was found at her home near Tucson. Investigators do not
Sterling City Council votes to replace wrecked police vehicle
The Sterling Police Department will be getting a 2025 Chevy Tahoe to replace the 2023 Ford Explorer that was wrecked in a Christmas Day 2025 crash in downtown Sterling.
U.S. and India reach new trade agreement as Pres. Trump announces tariff cuts
President Donald Trump announced Monday that the United States and India have finalized a new trade deal that lowers tariffs on Indian imports and reshapes India’s energy purchases, following a phone call with Indian Prime Minister Narendra
Ashley McBryde shares her new single ‘What If We Don’t”
Ashley McBryde has released her new single, “What If We Don’t,” along with the official music video for the song. The ballad, written by Ashley along with Terri Jo Box and Randall Clay, is the first taste
Blake Shelton adds eight new dates to Las Vegas residency at The Colosseum at Caesars Palace
Due to popular demand Blake Shelton has announced eight additional dates for his Las Vegas residency at The Colosseum at Caesars Palace, taking place May 6-24, 2026. Shelton shared a video of himself riding a tractor down the