Ottawa man facing gun charge to get psych exam
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A trial in the drive-by shooting outside the downtown Ottawa courthouse is on hold until attorneys are convinced the man charged is fit for trial.
Ottawa man facing gun charge to get psych exam
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A trial in the drive-by shooting outside the downtown Ottawa courthouse is on hold until attorneys are convinced the man charged is fit for trial.
IVCC to honor women who have transformed the college
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Illinois Valley Community College honors Women’s History Month in March by recognizing LPO-IVCC’s family lineage.
1A girls basketball: St. Bede can’t keep up with Okawville in second half in semifinal loss
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The St. Bede girls basketball team was within two points at halftime Thursday before Okawville pulled away in the second half to beat the Bruins 44-30 in a Class 1A state semifinal in Normal.
1A girls basketball: St. Bede can’t keep up with Okawville in second half in semifinal loss
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The St. Bede girls basketball team was within two points at halftime Thursday before Okawville pulled away in the second half to beat the Bruins 44-30 in a Class 1A state semifinal in Normal.
Photos: St. Bede vs Okawville girls basketball in the Class 1A State semifinal
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Okawville defeated St. Bede 44-30 in the Class 1A State semifinal game on Thursday, Feb., 29, 2024 at CEFCU Arena in Normal. The Lady Bruins will play in the third-place game against Altamont at 6:30p.m.
Lincoln School in Ottawa names Champions of Charter for February 2024
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Lincoln Elementary School in Ottawa named its Champion of the Charter members for February 2024.
Lincoln School in Ottawa names Champions of Charter for February 2024
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Lincoln Elementary School in Ottawa named its Champion of the Charter members for February 2024.
Basketball: Streator boys place 3, girls 1 on Illinois Central Eight All-Conference Team
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The Illinois Central Eight Conference has released its 2023-24 girls and boys basketball all-conference teams, with a handful of Streator Bulldogs tabbed for the honor.
Basketball: Streator boys place 3, girls 1 on Illinois Central Eight All-Conference Team
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The Illinois Central Eight Conference has released its 2023-24 girls and boys basketball all-conference teams, with a handful of Streator Bulldogs tabbed for the honor.