State panel hears plea from Ottawa-area residents to maintain hospital services

About 400 people were on-hand for the Illinois Health Facilities and Review Board public hearing in Ottawa regarding the future of health care in La Salle County. Fifty-three people signed up for public comment, including OSF officials
State panel hears plea from Ottawa-area residents to maintain hospital services

About 400 people were on-hand for the Illinois Health Facilities and Review Board public hearing in Ottawa regarding the future of health care in La Salle County. Fifty-three people signed up for public comment, including OSF officials
Spring Valley takes ownership of Barto’s Landing, seeks to improve boat launch

Hall Township transferred ownership of Barto’s Landing to the city of Spring Valley, the city said in a news release Wednesday.
Spring Valley takes ownership of Barto’s Landing, seeks to improve boat launch

Hall Township transferred ownership of Barto’s Landing to the city of Spring Valley, the city said in a news release Wednesday.
Beauty, nail salon moving to Utica

A beauty salon is moving into downtown Utica inside the Beautique, directly north of August Hill Winery.
Rick Allen remembered for his jump shot, saving lives

Editor’s note: This story was originally published in December of 2022. Playing basketball and scoring points was not Rick Allen’s life mission. He spent decades in counseling, helping others overcome similar personal struggles he had in life.
Ottawa police receive computer donation from American Legion Post 33

The American Legion Post 33 donated a Lenovo Legion Pro 5 laptop computer to the Ottawa Police Department’s Investigations Unit.
Ottawa police receive computer donation from American Legion Post 33

The American Legion Post 33 donated a Lenovo Legion Pro 5 laptop computer to the Ottawa Police Department’s Investigations Unit.
Vehicles must be removed from Main Street in Marseilles ahead of Freedom Run

The Illinois Motorcycle Freedom Run will take place Saturday, June 15, in Marseilles, and police are warning residents to follow parking restrictions.
Vehicles must be removed from Main Street in Marseilles ahead of Freedom Run

The Illinois Motorcycle Freedom Run will take place Saturday, June 15, in Marseilles, and police are warning residents to follow parking restrictions.