Eight current and former members of the Streator Fire Department were honored Tuesday at the 32nd Annual Illinois Fallen Firefighter Memorial and Firefighting Medal of Honor Ceremony for their life-saving actions during a house fire on Jan. 1, 2024

A new solar project in Oglesby is now operational, immediately generating carbon-free electricity for the city and 31 other municipalities

Marseilles Mayor Jim Hollenbeck and three city employees have filed a defamation lawsuit against Streets Commissioner Michael Scheib, alleging he publicly questioned their integrity and work ethic in a Facebook post

Read the transcript from our latest podcast: State Rep. Amy “Murri” Briel, D-Ottawa, talks with Shaw Local reporter Bill Freskos about rural healthcare access, the state of local hospitals and more

State Rep. Amy “Murri” Briel, D-Ottawa, talks with Shaw Local reporter Bill Freskos about rural healthcare access, the state of local hospitals and her objectives in the Illinois General Assembly

The Utica Village Board still needs one trustee – Kylie Mattioda’s trustee seat remains vacant – but otherwise the board returns intact.

The Ottawa City Council tabled a decision on a proposed solar farm on the south side of Ottawa following public concerns ranging from residential safety to local labor use.

Two new members took their seats Wednesday on the Streator City Council.

A farmers market is coming to Utica on a vacant lot south of downtown.