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La Salle County grand jury: March 10, 2026

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Ottawa City Council establishes six-month moratorium on data centers

There will not be any data center proposals entertained by the city of Ottawa for the next six months.On Tuesday, the Ottawa City Council established a temporary moratorium on data centers that is expected to last 180 days in all zoning districts.“We just think it’s prudent to have something in place, so that with all of the pros and cons that people are debating in the state of Illinois as to whether or not this is something you want in your community, we make sure that we can at least put in some guardrails to protect the people in our community should we get a viable candidate for one of those mega centers,” Ottawa Mayor Robert Hasty said. Hasty said that Economic and Community Development Director Dave Noble has reached out to interested parties to let them know of the council’s decision.“The way our zoning is currently stipulated, there’s very little regulation we would have once any company has the power approval that they would need, which we don’t have anything to do with,” Hasty said. “This is to make sure that we can have some input into that conversation legally once we were to have someone come and ask us about it.”Commissioner of Public Health and Safety Tom Ganiere voted for the moratorium, saying, “I would just ask that the ordinance not be so restrictive that it scares any development away from the city.”Hasty later clarified that the ordinance is not intended to deter organizations from doing business with the city.“We’re working on this ordinance so that when we do have data centers, we can say, ‘Absolutely! Please come, however, here are the rules of the road of what you need to abide by,’” he said.The mayor cited electrical, water and sound guardrails as primary areas of focus for the council’s ordinance efforts.“I would like to think that anyone probably would be good stewards and try to work with the community, but you can’t guarantee it,” he said. “We just want to protect ourselves in case we have someone or some company who doesn’t have to legally be accommodating. We want to make sure that we’re protecting our community from that.”

Hall softball hopes to improve behind veteran leaders, young talent

The Hall softball team has been young over the past few seasons.This spring, the Red Devils will have a more experienced roster led by juniors and seniors.“Our strengths this year are more leadership and more experience,” Hall coach Ellie Herrmann said. “The girls with the most softball experience are now upperclassmen.”The Red Devils return seniors Charlie Pellegrini (.292 batting average, 19 runs) and Haven Rossi, as well as juniors Caroline Morris (.385, 25 RBI, 25 R), Ava Delphi (.327, 11 RBI) and Leah Burkart (.244, 13 RBI, 19 R). Senior Kailey Edwards is expected to have a larger role after playing some last spring.Hall also has added some freshmen who will make an immediate impact – catcher Bernie Larsen, pitcher Maddie Krewer and second baseman/outfielder Aubrie Pellegrini.“Caroline Morris, Ava Delphi and Leah Burkart all have travel ball experience, while Charlie Pellegrini and Haven Rossi have been key players since their freshman year,” Herrmann said. “Bernie Larsen and Maddie Krewer also come with years of travel ball experience playing year-round.”Herrmann expects to be better offensively this season.Larson, Charlie Pellegrini and Morris will fill the top three spots in the lineup, with Delphi providing some pop in the cleanup slot.Junior Jessica Casford and senior Brynn Blair will fill the Nos. 5-6 spots, while Aubrie Pellegrini, Rossi, Krewer and Edwards will round out the order.“I think our offense will improve this year, and I think we’ll be able to try to play with a little more finesse,” Herrmann said.Krewer will handle the bulk of the pitching duties for the Red Devils, while Blair and Charlie Pellegrini also will see some time in the circle.“Maddie Krewer gives us a chance to have some fun with some different pitch calls,” Herrmann said. “Brynn Blair has improved since last season.”On defense, Larsen will be behind the plate, Delphi will play first base, Aubrie Pellegrini, junior Avery Sondgeroth and sophomore Leah Pelka are vying for time at second base, Burkart will play third, Morris is back at shortstop, and Charlie Pellegrini, Rossi and Edwards will go left to right in the outfield.“I think with our new pitching staff and some solid returning starters, our defense will be tough this year,” Herrmann said.With veteran players to lead the way and some talented young players coming up, the Red Devils are looking to improve on last year’s 5-24 record.“The girls are excited for the season,” Herrmann said. “We want to increase our wins, and the girls want to limit strikeouts and errors.“I think we have a lot more buy-in this year than we’ve had in the past. I think these girls are ready to put in the work to achieve these goals.”

Starved Rock hosts live reptile and amphibian program for families

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La Salle County grand jury: March 10, 2026

A La Salle County grand jury convened on Tuesday and returned the following indictments:Samuel H. Musson, 25, of Aurora (disarming a peace officer; aggravated battery)Jacob M. Rinaldo, 29, of Mendota (financial institution robbery; robbery; theft)Dallas R. Hulse, 28, of Peru (theft; retail theft)Jerome A. Salois, 64, of La Salle (three counts of sex abuse images)Eric L. Morris, 37, of Princeton (two counts of aggravated DUI; driving while revoked)Alontae M. Hall, 19, of Galesburg (two counts of aggravated unlawful possession of a weapon)Frank N. Savery, 48, of Granville (unlawful possession of methamphetamine)Billy J. Schultheis, 49, of La Salle (unlawful possession of methamphetamine)James W. Harvey, 48, of La Salle (unlawful possession of methamphetamine)Colleen M. Wall, 61, of Oglesby (driving while revoked)Robert Remy, 35, of rural Earlville (two counts of driving while revoked)Jeron M. Johnson, 18, of Sheridan (two counts of unlawful possession of a weapon)Anthony Blameuser Jr., 32, of Streator (two counts of aggravated fleeing and eluding)Blake A. Couch, 35, of Marseilles (unlawful possession of a weapon by a felon; unlawful possession of a weapon by a repeat felony offender) Clinton A. Anders, 47, homeless (retail theft)William J. Grennan, 35, of Ottawa (burglary)Jordan C. Beard, 41, of Ottawa (two counts of unlawful failure to register as a sex offender)Shane E. Pennington, 19, of Ottawa (unlawful possession of a controlled substance)John J. Schiffgens, 64, of Ottawa (unlawful possession of a controlled substance)Sapphire F. Steele, 24, of Marseilles (unlawful possession of a controlled substance)

Ottawa City Council establishes six-month moratorium on data centers

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Hall softball hopes to improve behind veteran leaders, young talent

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Starved Rock hosts live reptile and amphibian program for families

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Single-family home sells in Sterling for $230,000

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A single-family house located at 2304 22nd Avenue in Sterling changed owners on Feb. 10.

Storm look to pick up where they left off: 2026 Bureau Valley baseball preview

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