This morning, when I woke up to fog outside my window, I felt a familiar sense of intrigue deep inside of me. shawlocal.com/illinois-valle…

The official grand opening of the Starved Rock Disc Golf course will be Tuesday, May 28, in Oglesby’s Lehigh Park. shawlocal.com/illinois-valle…

Lois’ Kitchen farmstand opens for the season Saturday. shawlocal.com/illinois-valle…

The opening Third Friday of the season took place Friday on Madison Street in downtown Ottawa, featuring many vendors, live music, food and a mini-golf challenge involving participating businesses. shawlocal.com/gallery/2024/0…

Author Jim Ridings will speak about the Ottawa Tent Colony at 1 p.m. Saturday, May 18, at the La Salle County Genealogy Guild, 115 W. Glover St., Ottawa. shawlocal.com/illinois-valle…

The Marseilles City Council authorized City Clerk Lesley Hart to advertise for bids for the renovation of 200 Riverfront Drive, or the new City Hall and police station. shawlocal.com/illinois-valle…

Thousands of people attended the TBM Avenger Reunion and air show Friday at the Illinois Valley Regional Airport in Peru. The day was capped off with a nighttime airshow from the Titan Aerobatic Team, TBM Avenger Glow and fireworks. shawlocal.com/gallery/2024/0…

The Pirates managed two state qualifiers today! Way to go to the doubles team of Alan & Evan!

Ottawa Fire Department took delivery of a new ambulance

Proud of this team!!

Congrats to the Regional Champs! 🏆 ☘️ 🥎 #1Team #IrishPride

It took a few days but we finally had a successful day of drone flying to close out the week #coding #drones #computerscience

What a great crowd at the TBM Air Show in Peru tonight! I haven’t seen this many people here since Lou’s Lagrotto’s last concert. It’s going to be a beautiful night!

Huskers are Regional Champs! Walk off hit in the bottom of the 7th with a play at the plate! CONGRATULATIONS 👏🥎🟣🟡

The Fike family has established a $60,000 fund to provide scholarships to students participating in #IVCC ’s Center for Accessibility and Neurodiversity. The scholarship will help strengthen the CAN’s mission of empowering diverse learners. ➡️ buff.ly/3WGLelR
#IVCC Eagles

Join us on the parade route to celebrate the FCHS Class of 2024!

🎓 Congratulations to our 2024-25 Scholarship winners! Each winner received $1,000 to put toward the University or trade school of their choice!

Best wishes as you embark on the next chapter of your journey!🎉🎊

The Streator softball team, helped by three hits, including home run by Alexcia Middlton, defeated Plano 13-2 in five innings on Friday. Plus, more results from around the Times area. shawlocal.com/illinois-valle…

The Serena softball team scored the winning run in the bottom of the seventh inning against Marquette to finish off a crazy 13-12 championship game of the Class 1A Indian Creek Regional in Shabbona on Friday. shawlocal.com/illinois-valle…

Here are Gary Duncan's photos from the Class 1A Newark Regional final between Newark and St. Edward. shawlocal.com/gallery/2024/0…