The Ottawa Historical and Scouting Heritage Museum will host a trivia night on Wednesday Oct. 8 at the museum. Doors open at 5:30 p.m.

Grace United Methodist Church in La Salle is holding “Paws, Prayers & Plates” from from 5-6:30 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 17.

The opening meeting for the Starved Rock Civil War Round Table is at 7 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 17 in Utica.

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The Marseilles Renaissance Faire entertained visitors Saturday, Sept. 13, 2025, with activities, characters and a bit of fantasy.

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Walldogs artists work on a vibrant mural at Streator's City Park on Thursday, Sept. 11, 2025. Check out these photos by MaKade Rios.

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Peter Frank of Escanaba, Mich., paddles along the Illinois River at Starved Rock State Park on Thursday, Sept. 11, 2025. Frank left Escanaba, Mich., on June 27, 2024. Frank has logged over 440 days and over 4,400 miles while navigating the American Great Loop in reverse. You can find out more about Peter Frank by visiting www.whereispeterfrank.com.

The following property transfers were recently recorded at the Bureau County Recorder of Deeds’ office in the Bureau County Courthouse.

The following property transfers were recently recorded at the Bureau County Recorder of Deeds’ office in the Bureau County Courthouse.

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Family members, caregivers and supporters gathered Saturday in support of those with Alzheimer’s in Ottawa for the Walk to End Alzheimer’s.