Pistol Shrimp drop season opener in Springfield
The Illinois Valley Pistol Shrimp gave up a run in the bottom of the ninth inning and another in the 10th in a 6-5 loss to the Springfield Lucky Horseshoes in a Prospect League season opener Wednesday
Baseball: This time, shaky 7th burns Bulldogs in sectional loss to Peoria Richwoods
METAMORA – The Streator Bulldogs came into Wednesday’s Class 3A Metamora Sectional semifinal with Peoria Richwoods having played with fire in the seventh innings of their two postseason victories but surviving late-inning scares against first Dunlap and
Peru QuikTrip to open June 8
Peru residents and travelers will have another convenience and gasoline option off of Interstate 80 beginning Thursday, June 8. QuikTrip Corporation is a regional convenience store retailer with more than 900 stores in 14 states. A new
Marseilles woman top female finisher in Streator Family YMCA Memorial Day 5K
On Monday, the Streator Family YMCA held its annual Memorial Day 5K, with 174 participants, the highest total in three years. Normal’s James Whitlow was the top male finisher with a time of 19 minutes, 1.2 seconds.
Ottawa-born soldier killed in World War II, missing for 80 years, honored by American Legion
A long lost son of Ottawa was saluted Wednesday afternoon by the Ottawa American Legion Post 33 Honor Guard. Last year, the remains of World War II U.S. Army Private Myron Elton Williams, who was killed in
Perfect summer weather predicted for Ottawa 2 Rivers Wine Fest
Though its description declares the 2023 Ottawa 2 Rivers Wine Fest this weekend to be held “rain or shine,” it appears the weather may be nearly as hot as the tickets to that event themselves. Temperatures are
Utica approves a $299K contract for street program
The Utica Village Board on Wednesday approved a $299,000 bid from Advanced Asphalt Co. to complete its street program. At a special noon meeting, village officials learned Advanced Asphalt not only had the low bid but also
Trial dates set in assault of Ottawa coach
An Ottawa man will stand trial Sept. 11 after police said he struck an Ottawa High School baseball coach. Andrew J. Mucci, 53, appeared Wednesday in La Salle County Circuit Court, accompanied by Ottawa defense attorney Darrell
La Salle County police reports: May 31, 2023
Reynaldo J. Godina, 38, of La Salle, was picked up by La Salle police on a La Salle County warrant for failure to appear (traffic) at 8:54 p.m. Tuesday at O’Conor Avenue and LaHarpe Street. Zak Holtz-Robisky,
Heart health
Lifestyle changes can go a long way in keeping your heart healthy. High blood pressure and strokes can occur for a variety of reasons, some of which are controllable. It is estimated that 47% of American adults