The Ottawa Historical and Scouting Heritage Museum has received a Creative Projects Grant from the Illinois Arts Council to produce documentaries on two Civil War–era Ottawa citizens.

A free program will teach how to add more fiber to holiday meals with healthy, plant-based recipes and air fryer cooking demonstrations.

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The Illinois Department of Natural Resources is accepting sealed bids for the concession building at Illini State Park.

Princeton High School recently announced that 10 students received First-Generation Recognition, School Recognition, and Rural and Small-Town Recognition awards from the 2025 College Board National Recognition Program.

Illinois Valley Community College’s Board of Trustees will meet at 4:30 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 21, in the Board Room (C-307) on campus.

Illinois Valley Community College’s Board of Trustees will meet at 4:30 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 21, in the Board Room (C-307) on campus.

The Reddick Public Library District, 1010 Canal St., Ottawa, will host several programs and events in November.

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Hundreds of protesters turned out in Ottawa on Saturday, Oct. 18, 2025, for "No Kings rallies. Check out these photos from MaKade Rios.