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The new Hey Sweetie candy and ice cream shop in Ottawa will host its grand opening Saturday. Owners Stephanie and Sam Cato share the story of how they got started and what they have to offer in the new store.
To celebrate his sixth birthday coming up on Wednesday, the Marseilles boy made an appeal to family, friends, area businesses and community members for cans of tuna fish for the Marseilles Food Pantry – after he gets to stack them.
The Ottawa City Council and 250 citizens voiced their opinion of OSF Healthcare's plan for the current and future hospitals in Ottawa.
The Ottawa City Council authorized a grant agreement that will allow plans for a riverfront amphitheater to move forward.
The Ottawa City Council on Tuesday approved the use of grant funds and general corporate funds to pay $953,256, the low bid received from Vissering Construction of Streator, for the Allen Park improvement project.
After hearing from many residents Tuesday, the Ottawa City Council next will meet with OSF to discuss its opposition to changes in local health care.
Spring Valley Alderman Dave Pellegrini said Monday he had obtained estimates regarding the construction of a pickleball court at Kirby Park, to be located where the west sand volleyball pit is now.
The La Salle City Council is expected to discuss the future of the proposed Rocket Brewpub, a restaurant/multi-use building within the same business group as the Lone Buffalo/Tangled Roots establishments in Ottawa.
The new $26.4 million Ottawa YMCA is set to open officially at 5 a.m. on Monday, May 13.
The Spring Valley City Council approved a request by GROW Spring Valley to hold fireworks on Aug. 16.
Ottawa firefighter Austin Eby, still serving in the National Guard, expects to be deployed soon.
Adrain Banat, a son of Polish immigrants, found a new home with the Ottawa Fire Department.
Sophomore Alec Novotney pitched Marquette past rival Seneca 10-0 in a key Tri-County Conference game Tuesday.
Suzannah Walter will direct a large cast and crew in the Ottawa High School rendition of "Little Women" Friday and Saturday.
Peru native and Hollywood cinematographer Johnny Derango has a new film debuting in local theaters this week.