Sandwich cross country ace Sunny Weber, golf teams from Ottawa, Serena and Streator, plus multiple area girls volleyball teams were victorious in The Times Wednesday Roundup.

The Newark girls volleyball team - led by senior Heather Buhle's eight kills and four aces - topped Marquette 25-20, 25-16 at Bader Gym on Wednesday night.

The Streator Public Library is offering a week full of free events and activities for all ages from Monday, Sept. 8, through Saturday, Sept. 13, including crafts, book clubs, painting classes and STEM activities.

Ottawa postal workers were surprised to find a never-delivered postcard that had been stamped in 1953. They've located the sender: an Ottawa High grad who became a doctor and retired to the Idaho panhandle.

Serena and Ottawa boys soccer, Somonauk girls volleyball and Streator boys golf were among the winners featured in The Times Tuesday Roundup.

After surviving a back-and-forth first set, Flanagan-Cornell got red hot in the second set to sweep Woodland on Tuesday.

The Marseilles High School Class of 1975 came together to celebrate 50 years since graduation.

Ottawa YMCA CEO/Executive Director Joe Capece will retire at the end of November 2025, the YMCA Board of Directors said in a news release.

Survivors of sexual assault in Illinois will have stronger protections under a new law spearheaded by state Rep. Amy “Murri” Briel, D-Ottawa.

Kate Tombaugh, a Streator native and founder of the nonprofit music organization Poco a Poco, was honored earlier this month as a recipient of the Illinois Theatre Association’s 2025 Award of Excellence.

Northern Illinois Seamless Roofing - Your roof can be a tempting target for a variety of curious critters. Squirrels, raccoons, birds, and even insects often look to rooftops for shelter, warmth, and nesting spots.

The Streator volleyball team defeated Woodland to open the season on Monday, while Seneca, Serena, Newark and Earlville also picked up victories. Plus, more results from around the Times area.

Streator's Brennen Stillwell won the individual title of Monday's Streator Bulldogs Boy Golf Invitational in a playoff, Ottawa claimed the team title of the event for the fifth straight time, and La Salle-Peru's Adan Chiu carded a hole-in-one.

Illinois Valley Community College campuses in Oglesby and Ottawa will be closed for the Labor Day holiday on Monday, Sept. 1, according to an IVCC news release.

NCI ARTworks will hold mobile displays in Utica and Seneca. In a Monday news release, NCI ARTworks announced partnerships with Lumber Lane Gallery in Seneca and Heritage Corridor Destinations Welcome Center in Utica to present the work of Doug Dalrymple.

The Women Inspired Network, an initiative of the Starved Rock Country Community Foundation, has opened its annual grant season and is accepting applications through Sept. 22.

The Wallace-Dickey Cemetery Preservation Association will host two fall fundraising tours of the Wallace-Dickey Cemetery and The Oaks, the Wallace family’s historic home.

With the Illinois high school girls volleyball season about to get underway, here are just five of the players we're expecting big things from this fall.

The 2025 high school girls volleyball season gets underway Monday, and here's our look at what to expect from teams across The Times coverage area.

Streator’s Labor Day parade will return next weekend, continuing a tradition revived last year by the Streator Chamber of Commerce after a three-year break.

The Marquette football team, under new head coach Ken Carlson, returns a ton of talent on both sides of the ball and hopes to run its consecutive string of playoff appearances to 13 this fall.

Ottawa - which finished 1-8 last season - has a number of players back in key spots and many more with limited or no experience for coach Chad Gross who will be battling for spots left open due to graduation.

A total of 148 students earned 169 degrees and certificates this summer at Illinois Valley Community College.

The Woodland boys golf team fell to Roanoke-Benson at Wolf Creek on Friday.

Seneca is 30-4 over the last three seasons, and despite a tough schedule has its sights set on a fourth straight solid season after finishing 9-2 last fall.

Al Ruhland of Ottawa died Monday, his 82nd birthday. Ruhland was remembered as co-owner, with wife Pat, of Bianchi’s World Famous Pizza in Ottawa.

The Ottawa boys golf team opened the season with a conference win, Streator improved to 2-0, and more results in The Times Thursday Roundup.

Here are five Times-area boys soccer players to keep an eye on during this fall season.

Here's a look at The Times-area's boys soccer teams heading into the 2025 season.

Stephanie and Dave Stacy took ownership of Garden’s Gate in 2009.

Beck’s Oil will tear down the former Immaculate Conception Church and build a gas station, convenience store and car wash in Streator.

Marseilles' longtime pharmacy is closing its doors.

Ottawa Friendship House - Mark your calendar for a truly unforgettable night! On Saturday, September 20th, Ottawa Friendship House (OFH) is hosting its annual Concert for a Cause, a special evening of live music, connection, and giving back—featuring Grammy Award-winning singer a

The Seneca boys golf team, led by Cody Malak's 41, won a quadrangular on Wednesday to move to 3-0 on the season.

Madelyn Martin will be continuing her education at Knox College iand her track and field career with the Prairie Fire.

The Starved Rock Country Community Foundation will celebrate its 10th anniversary this fall.

A group of international skydivers attempted to set both a world and a state record during jumps over Skydive Chicago in Ottawa on Wednesday. Skydivers were unable to perform the attempt on Tuesday due to weather conditions. The first attempt aimed to break the world record for a vertical formation but was unsuccessful. Later, divers exited the aircraft again to surpass the Illinois state record for the largest belly-to-earth formation. That attempt also did not result in a new record. Skydive Chicago is a frequent host of large-scale skydiving events and record attempts.

A celebration honoring world-renowned violinist Maud Powell will take place at 6 p.m. Friday, Aug. 22, at the Maud Powell statue in the Fourth Street courtyard in downtown Peru.

Check out our team-by-team boys and girls golf previews with top returners, newcomers and info on each local team for the 2025 season.

Here are five Times area boys and girls golfers to keep an eye on during this fall season.

Morris Hospital - Back and neck pain can make everyday tasks challenging. While occasional soreness is normal, persistent or worsening discomfort may signal a more serious issue that deserves a closer look.

Streator, Woodland and Sandwich's boys golf teams as well as Ottawa's girls team were in action. Find out how they did in The Times Tuesday Roundup.

Streator graduate Joyce Walkling has signed on to continue her education at Illinois Valley Community College and her softball career with the Eagles.

The Streator City Council will meet Wednesday at 7 p.m. to consider the Beck’s Oil proposal, along with a vote to add soccer fields at Oakland Park.

Indyana Hernandez is continuing her education at Illinois Valley Community College in Oglesby and her tennis career at the NJCAA level with the Eagles.

Reddick Public Library District in Ottawa announced the schedule of events for the first week of September.

The Streator Public Library is offering a week full of free events and activities for all ages from Tuesday, Sept. 2, through Saturday, Sept. 6, including storytimes, crafts, games, S.T.E.M. activities and Harry Potter-themed fun.

The 2025 girls tennis season gets underway this week. With that in mind, here is a look at the season ahead for the players in The Times area.

At The Creek in Morris, host Seneca powered past a full team from Plano and three Somonauk golfers.

A new law led by state Rep. Amy “Murri” Briel, D-Ottawa, will make it easier for Illinois farmers to use large farm equipment during harvest by extending the time temporary workers can use commercial driver’s licenses (CDLs) for farm work.