Ottawa swears in new K-9 officer
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The Ottawa Police Department swore in its third K-9 officer on Monday night.
2 detained, one temporarily, in Streator drug ring
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One of the suspects in Streator’s drug-theft ring has a Jan. 27 trial date. David Miller will stay in custody while he awaits trial.
2 detained, one temporarily, in Streator drug ring
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One of the suspects in Streator’s drug-theft ring has a Jan. 27 trial date. David Miller will stay in custody while he awaits trial.
Granville man dies in Interstate 39 crash
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A motorist died from injuries following a single-vehicle crash at 1 a.m. Wednesday on Interstate 39 about 2 miles south of the Route 18 Streator and Henry exit.
Granville man dies in Interstate 39 single-vehicle crash
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A motorist died from injuries following a single-vehicle crash at 1 a.m. Wednesday on Interstate 39 about 2 miles south of the Route 18 Streator and Henry exit.
Illinois Valley Youth Choir to perform Dec. 8 concert at Matthiessen Auditorium
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The Illinois Valley Youth Choir will be hosting a public concert 4 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 8, at Matthiessen Auditorium in La Salle-Peru High School, 541 Chartres St., La Salle.
Illinois Valley Youth Choir to perform Dec. 8 concert at Matthiessen Auditorium
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The Illinois Valley Youth Choir will be hosting a public concert 4 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 8, at Matthiessen Auditorium in La Salle-Peru High School, 541 Chartres St., La Salle.
Ottawa’s Freezin’ for a Reezin’ kicks off 2024 campaign on Dec. 6
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The 2024 Freezin’ for a Reezin’ fundraiser for the Community Food Basket of Ottawa begins on Friday, Dec. 6.
Tiskilwa to host holiday event Dec. 7
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The Bureau County community is invited to Catch the Spirit at Tiskilwa’s annual Christmas Market and holiday event from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 7.
American Legion Auxiliary 125 to put together Christmas bags for veterans
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The American Legion Auxiliary 125 will be meeting 9:30 a.m. Wednesday, Dec. 11, at the Legion post, 1549 Peru St., Princeton.