Work continues on the southside Ottawa storm and sewer separation project with street patching through the end of this week on the 100 block of East Van Buren, the 400 block of West Van Buren, the 300 and 400 blocks of Houston, the 400 block of Cornell, and the 400 block of Chambers. Beginning Friday, May 3rd, work wil...

The biannual Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grades for the Spring of 2024 have been announced by The Leapfrog Group, a national watchdog organization for patient safety, and OSF HealthCare Saint Elizabeth Medical Center has been named to the list. Nearly 3,000 hospitals across the U.S. are assigned A, B, C, D, and F letter g...

United Way of Eastern LaSalle County is excited to announce the launch of a community survey aimed at gathering insights to guide future initiatives and investments in the region. This survey underscores the organization's commitment to fostering positive change and addressing critical issues affecting the local commun...

The Peru Police Department announced it issued 10 citations for hands-free law violations and other various violations of the Illinois Vehicle Code during April's Distracted Driving Awareness Month enforcement campaign. "Driver distraction is a persistent issue in our area that often has life-altering consequences...

All Flood Warnings have been lifted on the Illinois and Vermillion Rivers. Despite the rivers continuing to be near bank full, all gauge readings - at Ottawa, LaSalle, and Leonore - show levels below flood stage as of early Wednesday. ----------------------------------------------------- The Illinois Department of Publ...

The General WHL Wallace Memorial Event, including a Civil War encampment at the Reddick Mansion and guided tours of the private Wallace-Dickey Cemetery, returns to Ottawa, IL, on Saturday and Sunday, May 18-19, 2024. The grounds of the Reddick Mansion will host a group of Civil War re-enactors on Saturday, May 18th (10...

Northwestern University is reaching an agreement with students and faculty taking part in a Pro-Palestinian protest on the Evanston campus. University officials announced an agreement that allows the demonstration to continue on Deering Meadow through June 1st. It also requires the immediate removal of tents and sound ...

LaSalle County Treasurer Jim Spelich says Mobile Home Tax Bills are due this Wednesday, May 1st. The Tax can be paid at the Treasurer's Office in the Etna Road Governmental Complex between 8:00 am and 4:30 pm by cash, check, or credit card. There is also a drive-through drop box in the north end of the East parking lot...

Arbor Day Foundation Names Ottawa a 2023 Tree City USA Ottawa was named a 2023 Tree City USA by the Arbor Day Foundation to honor its commitment to effective urban forest management. The City of Ottawa has been recognized since 1999, commemorating its 25th anniversary of this prestigious recognition. Ottawa achieved Tr...

OSF HealthCare is pleased to add a new behavioral health provider to its staff to better serve Ottawa and the surrounding areas. The addition of Kelsi Mendez, APRN, will ensure increased access for patients in need of behavioral health services at OSF Saint Elizabeth - Behavioral & Mental Health, located at 1207 St...