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Lainey Wilson at the 2024 MusiCares Person of the Year Honoring Jon Bon Jovi at the Convention Center on February 2^ 2024 in Los Angeles^ CA

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Toby Keith to receive posthumous honorary degree from University of Oklahoma

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Ottawa police donate abandoned bikes to Princeton non-profit

May 3, 2024

The Ottawa Police Department donated bicycles that are abandoned or turned into the police to the nonprofit, The Bike Place, in Princeton.

IVCC's Cathy Lenkaitis awarded nurse educator fellowship

May 3, 2024

The Illinois Board of Higher Education awarded 76 nurse educator fellowships, totaling $760,000, for fiscal year 2024, including one to Illinois Valley Community College’s Cathy Lenkaitis.

Starved Rock Country Community Foundation honors its founder in Giving Day kickoff

May 3, 2024

The Starved Rock Country Community Foundation kicked off its inaugural Giving Day on Thursday morning with a breakfast celebrating its co-founder, along with other contributors.

State Sen. Sue Rezin calls to keep Starved Rock’s name

May 3, 2024

State Sen. Sue Rezin (R-Morris) said Wednesday she opposes a proposal to change the name of Starved Rock State Park. She has filed a resolution in the Illinois Senate to keep the park’s name.

Peru to flush hydrants starting May 13

May 3, 2024

The city of Peru will flush hydrants beginning Monday, May 13, through Friday, May 24.

Ottawa water main replacement begins May 6 on Elm Lane

May 3, 2024

The Ottawa water main replacement program will be starting on Monday, May 6, for the 2000 Block of Elm Lane.

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Bird on the Prowl

The world’s oldest known bird in the wild is back to hookin’ up again. She’s an albatross named Wisdom, estimated to be 72 years old. The bird she’d been shacking up with hasn’t been seen in a few years, but she’s obviously moved on. She was just spotted hanging out with a hot young stud on an island in the North Pacific.

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Central Bank IL Pets of the Week: Bear & Kreme Fluff!

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Toby Keith to receive posthumous honorary degree from University of Oklahoma

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