Morris Hospital breaks ground on $17.2 million office building in Ottawa

Your guide to the November 2026 election in Illinois Valley

This November 2026, La Salle, Bureau and Putnam county voters will pick a new U.S. senator to represent Illinois, decide whether to give Gov. JB Pritzker a third term and cast their vote in many other races.

Granville cruise-in committee gives $1,000 each to four local causes

The committee that runs Granville’s annual cruise-in is donating this year’s proceeds to four local organizations, $1,000 each.

Ottawa Sunrise Rotary recognizes Marquette, OTHS seniors

The Rotary Club of Ottawa Sunrise recognized two high school seniors for October: MacKinnley Thompson of Marquette Academy and Emily Ryan-Adair of Ottawa Township High School.

Salvation Army seeks bell ringers to rebuild Bureau County Red Kettle drive

The Salvation Army is looking for volunteers to ring bells for its Red Kettle drive in Bureau County this holiday season, according to a news release from the organization.

Bureau Valley Pink Night raises $3,315 for breast cancer support groups

Bureau Valley High School’s Pink Night volleyball game against Stark County raised $3,315 for two organizations that help people with breast cancer, according to a news release from the school.