U.S. Rep. Lauren Underwood, a Democrat representing parts of Bureau, DeKalb, Kane, Kendall, La Salle, Putnam and Will counties, has opened a new constituent office in DeKalb, according to a news release.

Marseilles author Kent Terry has spent much of his life balancing adventure with service- climbing mountains, paddling remote waters, taking risks in nature and all while supporting hunger relief work through the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America. His new book, Adventures in

Utica’s tax base grew 7%, giving village officials a chance to cut rates or boost revenue. Tuesday, they did a little of both.

For the eighth consecutive year, more than 100 wreaths will be placed along the the Middle East Conflicts Wall Memorial in Marseilles this weekend, honoring and remembering service members who passed away.

Yes, feral cats can be a nuisance, but starving them isn’t an ethical option, animal rights activists say.

The Ottawa City Council placed its annual tax levy, requesting a 7.2% increase in property tax collections but projecting that the city’s tax rate will continue to decline.

The Ottawa City Council got a closer look at the Illinois & Michigan Canal’s restoration efforts during a presentation by the Ottawa Canal Association on Tuesday night.

The Ottawa City Council approved a series of annexations in the Fields Hill subdivision, bringing several north-side homes officially into the city.

The Ottawa City Council will take the next steps on bringing parts of the Fields Hill subdivision into the city along with dealing with the city’s tax levy during their meeting on Tuesday night.