Lee County sheriff: Luck won’t save you if you drive drunk or drug-impaired

Whether you’re attending a party, hosting friends or going out to a bar, keep safety at the forefront.
Friends of the Hennepin Canal announce ‘Walk on the Wild Side’ hike March 15

This month’s Friends of the Hennepin Canal hike will be held on Sunday, March 15, and will travel from Lock 3 to Lock 1 on the Illinois River. This hike is approximately 3.8 miles and is called
Single-family home in Ottawa sells for $385,000
Single-family home in Ottawa sells for $385,000

The single-family residence located at 1235 Edna Circle in Ottawa was sold on Feb. 23, for $385,000, or $202 per square foot.
Why a bill to ban steer-tailing rodeos in Illinois is struggling to move forward

Coleadero, or steer tailing, is a Mexican-style rodeo event where a horseback rider chases a running steer, grabs onto its tail, and wraps the tail around the rider’s leg to slam the animal to the ground.