The Graves-Hume Public Library will have more funds for its summer reading program this summer after the Mendota City Council approved a $6,000 donation.

The Streator City Council approved contracts for materials used in its annual street maintenance program.

The Streator City Council approved updates to its financial policies while raising spending limits during its meeting last week.

Blackouts are not a problem in Peru, but city officials still think they can reduce outages and improve overall efficiency. They’re getting state help to do it.

The Mendota City Council approved the closures and gave the organizers of the race extra time on the front end of the event for set up and coordination.

“Immigration is a huge part of the American story,” history teacher Troy Woods said. “We want our students to know where they fit in the history of this country.”

The HumanKIND initiative will be holding a fundraiser from 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. on Friday, April 24 at the intersection of Norris Dr and Columbus St in order to raise money for the 5th Annual Ottawa Family Pride Fest.

The Streator City Council approved the return of surplus funds from three tax increment financing districts to local taxing bodies in the area.

Hasty had a message for what proclaiming Thursday, March 26, 2026 as Epilepsy Awareness Day could change about the city of Ottawa’s impact on the epilepsy community.