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Mendota man gets 7.5 years for meth possession
A Mendota man was sentenced Friday to 7½ years in prison for a large meth seizure in 2024.
Streator killer loses bid for reduced sentence
A Streator killer serving an effective life sentence (parole date: 2117) struck out Friday in his bid for a reduced prison time. Malcolm Whitfield’s loss in court means he now can turn to an appeals court.
Walnut library to hold barn quilts program June 20
The Walnut Public Library District will hold a Farmhouse Barn Quilts by Tammie program from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, June 20, at the Walnut Community Building, 141 Main St., Walnut.
All in a day’s work for St. Bede’s Lily Bosnich: BCR softball/baseball notebook
No one is busier than St. Bede senior Lily Bosnich in the spring. On Thursday, she homered with two RBIs, three runs scored and three steals in softball. She then raced off to win the 300 hurdles…
Ottawa Area Chamber celebrates 110 years with sold-out annual dinner
The Ottawa Area Chamber of Commerce celebrated its 110th anniversary Thursday with a sold-out annual dinner at Starved Rock Lodge, honoring members who have shaped the community since 1916.
Princeton couple donate bench to Zearing Park playground
The Princeton Park District has announced a new addition to the playground at Zearing Park, made possible through a donation from longtime community supporters Don and Barb Schiff.