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Runners and walkers will lace up their shoes for a meaningful cause on Saturday, June 28, as the 6th annual Run Today for Tomorrow 5K returns to the Ottawa riverfront, 234 Albin Stevens Dr.

The regular monthly meeting of Streator’s Leading Ladies was held on Thursday, June 19, at Chipper’s Grill.

The Streator Moose Family Center Lodge will host a chicken dinner and raffle fundraiser on Saturday, June 28, at its lodge, 2007 Skelgas Road.

The 2025 Streator Little League 12U city champions are Winterrowd Funeral after surviving a Hatzer & Sons comeback and an extra inning Wednesday at Southside Park.

After over a decade of helping readers find the perfect book and organizing literary events in Ottawa, longtime Prairie Fox Books manager Dylan Conmy is stepping away from the bookstore to focus full time on nonprofit work.

A missing person search launched Tuesday evening ended Wednesday with the discovery of a body north of Streator.

Reddick Library in Ottawa will host a wide variety of programs for all ages the week of July 7, including nature story time, a DIY craft and a live-action game.

Bill Walsh Streator will close its doors July 31 after 35 years in business, the dealership announced Tuesday, due to rising operational costs and increased demands from its manufacturer.

Illinois Valley artists had the opportunity to showcase their art during the 67th annual Town & Country Amateur Art Show.

Between Thursday, July 10, and Sunday, July 13, head out to the LaSalle County Fairgrounds at 1578 4-H Rd, Ottawa, to experience 4-H for daytime and nighttime events.

The Times Sports staff is proud to present our picks for 40 of the top prep softball players across the area, the 2025 Times All-Area Softball Team.

Congratulations to the 2025 Times Softball Player of the Year, Seneca all-state pitcher/hitter Tessa Krull.

All three city-operated splash pads in Ottawa are now open for the season, the city announced Tuesday.

Illinois Valley media, including the La Salle NewsTribune and The Times, have been following the Starved Rock Murders and Chester Weger’s case for more than 60 years. Here are a few key moments in this long-running saga, captured by our reporters and photographers. Photo editor Scott Anderson procured the material. Weger died on Sunday, June 22, 2025.

The Ottawa Plan Commission recommended approval of a conditional use permit for a self-storage facility on Etna Road, the potential first phase of a larger 28-acre development planned on the city’s north side.

Reddick Library in Ottawa will offer a full week of activities for all ages July 21–26, including book discussions, outdoor fun, teen karaoke and the Summer Reading Finale.

Congratulations to the 2025 Times Girls Soccer Player of the Year, Ottawa junior center back Taylor Brandt.

Streator Unlimited will hold its third annual Fun Day from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Tuesday, July 1, at City Park in Streator to celebrate the agency’s 60th anniversary with live music, food trucks and activities for all ages.

Reddick Library in Ottawa will offer a wide range of activities for all ages during the week of July 14, including messy play, cooking classes, gaming and adult crafting sessions.

Reddick Library in Ottawa will host a wide variety of programs during the first week of July, including story times, a cupcake decorating challenge and a special visit from a live sloth.

Bountiful Blessings Food Pantry will host its first annual silent auction fundraiser on Saturday, June 28, at the former Oakland Park School 701 S. Sterling St. in Streator.

The schools of The Times area sent plenty of athletes to the IHSA Boys Track and Field State Meet. Here are those state qualifiers, the 2025 Times Boys Track and Field All-Area Honor Roll.

A remembrance ceremony honoring deceased classmates and educators from Ottawa High School and Marquette High School’s Class of 1988 will be held Saturday, Aug. 2, at Oakwood Memorial Park in Ottawa.

The Jimmy John’s of Ottawa Cardinals defeated the Cam’s Corner Red Sox 9-7 to claim the Ottawa Little League 12U City baseball title on Saturday at Varland Park in Ottawa.

The late spiritual writer Henri Nouwen once wrote about the child of a friend asking him how big the heart is. Nouwen responded by spreading his arms out as far as they could go, and telling his young friend “Our hearts are as big as the world.”

Scorching sun wouldn't keep hundreds of riders and supporters from participating in the annual Freedom Run honoring America's fallen service members.

Letters to the editor for La Salle County

Grand Ridge’s zip code is 61325, and when a town’s zip code matches the date, it’s Zip Code Day.

Marseilles Fun Days will kick off on Monday with events focused on community-oriented activities designed for the family

The schools of The Times area sent plenty of athletes to the IHSA Girls Track and Field State Meet. Here are those state qualifiers, the 2025 Times Girls Track and Field All-Area Honor Roll.

A Streator man is facing multiple charges after allegedly pointing a firearm at people while riding an ATV through city streets Wednesday evening, according to police.

The Streator City Council approved a resolution requesting that the Illinois Department of Transportation install traffic safety controls at the intersection of Illinois Route 18 and East 15th Road, following a fatal crash and growing safety concerns from residents.

Chester Weger’s murder conviction stands. Wednesday, a judge denied the 86-year-old’s bid for exoneration in 1960 Starved Rock murders.

A funeral service business on the east side of Streator will soon receive a fresh look, thanks to a $15,000 facade grant approved Wednesday night by Streator City Council.

Northern Illinois Seamless Roofing - Mold or mildew on your roof is more than just an eyesore—it can be a sign of deeper moisture issues that may threaten the integrity of your home.

The annual motorcycle run will take off from the Grundy County Fairgrounds in Morris and end at the Middle East Conflicts Wall in Marseilles.

Ottawa continues to move forward with plans for a new wastewater treatment plant, a major infrastructure project aimed at addressing capacity concerns and supporting future growth.

A La Salle County grand jury convened Tuesday and returned the following indictments

The Ottawa City Council moved ahead with annexing seven more properties in the Fields Hill subdivision on the north side of town and bringing in seven surrounded parcels on the south side during its meeting on Tuesday night.

This week, the Illinois High School Baseball Coaches Association unveiled its 2025 All-State Team, celebrating standout athletes, including Class 1A champions Marquette’s Alec Novotney and Sam Mitre.

Luis Urena already is accused of shooting a Streator woman in the neck. Now, prosecutors allege he tried to kill her.

On June 17, 2021, President Joe Biden signed a bill making Juneteenth the eleventh American federal holiday. This is the first holiday to obtain legal observance as a federal holiday since Martin Luther King Jr. Day was designated in 1983.

For the spring 2025 semester, the following students were named to the Academic Honors list at Illinois Valley Community College.

La Salle County Court Appointed Special Advocates will host a summer fundraising luau, Hope on the Harbor, on Saturday, July 26, at Heritage Harbor in Ottawa.

Three new volunteers were sworn in last week to serve as Court Appointed Special Advocates for children in the La Salle County foster care system.

The museum is located at 1100 Canal Street. Cost is $10 and seating may be limited. Light refreshments will be served.

After over a year of planning and fundraising, Logan’s Oasis Organization has completed its fundraising goal - thanks in large part to a $36,000 donation from energy company Constellation to support a new inclusive playground at Marilla Park in Streator.

After not only making it to the IHSA State Final Tournament but winning a pair of matches there, the Ottawa No. 1 doubles team of Noah Gross and Evan Krafft are the 2025 Times Boys Tennis Players of the Year.

Ottawa sophomores Piper Lewis, Addie Russell and Bobbi Snook, as well as Streator senior Makenna Ondrey were named to the Illinois Coaches Association All-State teams in Class 3A, released late Sunday.

Young inventors are spending their summer mornings designing gadgets, solving real-world problems and tapping into their creativity at Camp Invention, a weeklong educational program hosted at Central Intermediate School in Ottawa.