A judge ordered a convicted felon jailed pretrial Friday, a day after drug agents seized nearly 2 pounds of cocaine plus firearms from a Peru residence.
A driver and passenger were involved in a single-vehicle crash Saturday night at East 24th Road, just north of North 31st Road, north of Marseilles.
The Streator Walking Club has succeeded in getting some residents out for exercise and fresh air, but it also is more than just activity, it's about making social connections, regulars have said.
Seneca High School teachers and staff selected its March 2024 students of the month.
Open Table United Church of Christ will be hosting its annual plant sale fundraiser from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, May 4, and Sunday, May 5, at 910 Columbus St., the corner of Jackson and Columbus streets.
The Illinois Valley Hispanic Partnership Council will be hosting its annual Cinco de Mayo festival at 5 p.m. Friday, May 3, at Northbrook Middle School, 1804 Guiles Ave., Mendota. There is no fee for entrance to the event.
OSF HealthCare added a new behavioral health provider to its staff to better serve Ottawa and the surrounding areas.
A Mendota man could face up to seven years in prison for allegedly possessing a .380-caliber pistol despite a felony conviction.
JOY (Just Older Youth), a program for men and women 55 and older, will meet 1 p.m. Wednesday, May 8, at Park Place, 406 E. Hickory St., Streator.