Ottawa

Captain’s Cove’s final day of business will be Friday, Nov. 15.

The Ottawa Elementary School District hired an executive search firm Tuesday to assist with a search for a new superintendent after Michelle Lee announced she will retire at the end of the school year.

Tangled Roots Brewing Company of Ottawa will soon open a new location in South Barrington.

Fall means it's time to visit a pumpkin farm! Check out our list of locations around northern Illinois for some autumn fun.

A full body workout now is possible at Rotary Park in La Salle.

A wiener dog race is set Saturday in Ottawa, the state's largest wine festival will be this weekend in Utica and a Stage 212 in La Salle performance takes its inspiration from Oregon Trail as there's no shortage of unique activities in the Illinois Valley.

The Ottawa boys soccer team scored late in regulation and beat L-P 2-1 in sudden death penalty kicks on Wednesday.

A look at Week 4 of the IHSA football season across The Times coverage area, including matchups for Ottawa, Streator, Marquette, Seneca, Sandwich, Fieldcrest and Flanagan-Cornell/Woodland.

Reddick Mansion will offer free homecoming photo opportunities for Ottawa and Marquette high schools, with donations appreciated.

An OSF Healthcare family medicine doctor announced plans to leave the medical center at the end of the year to open a new membership-based medical practice, Holy Family Direct Primary Care, in Ottawa.

The Ottawa City Council on Tuesday annexed another small property, ultimately making water and sewer planning easier.

The United Way of Easter La Salle County will conduct this year's Labor of Love projects on Oct. 5.

Illinois Valley Community College in partnership with the University of Illinois Extension hosted Sept. 6 its annual Fall Field Day.

Reddick Library in Ottawa has several events scheduled the week of Sept. 16.

A La Salle County grand jury convened Tuesday, Sept. 10, 2024, and returned the following indictments.

Ottawa Friendship House on Thursday cut the ribbon on a remodeled house that will be a "forever home" for three local men

Illinois Valley Community College will work with Illinois Valley Public Action to Deliver Shelter’s resale store to supply clothing for students in need.

Motorists traveling in the eastbound direction of Interstate 80 should consider alternative routes to avoid the area, IDOT officials said.

La Salle-Peru's defense dominated up front and the Cavaliers offense made timely plays in a 33-0 win over Ottawa on Friday, their 10th straight against the Pirates.

The Music Suite 408 Third Sunday Afternoon Acoustic Jam Series will begin from 1 to 3 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 15, at Music Suite 408 in the Westclox building 408 Fifth St., Peru.

Friday marks the 125th meeting between the L-P and Ottawa football teams. The schools first met on October 7, 1898 with L-P winning 17-0. This year they will meet twice in the same season for the first time since 1917. Photo editor Scott Anderson procured some archived photos from 2014, 2004, 1999, 1998 and 1984.

Here's a list of some of northern Illinois' best sports bars for watching your favorite team.

Illinois Valley pickleball players have a new place to call home after the city of La Salle built six new courts at Hegeler Park.

A new mural, “Waves of Emotion,” was put up Wednesday at 229 Estates on West Main Street in downtown Ottawa.

Streator will host the combined Pluto Fest and Fall Food Truck Festival, and Marseilles will host the Renaissance Faire this weekend, among other activities planned in the Illinois Valley.

A River Bend Food Bank mobile food pantry will distribute food at 10 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 14, at the OSF St. Elizabeth Medical Center lower parking lot, 1050 E. Norris Dr., Ottawa.

The Midland States Bank Foundation donated $7,500 to Ottawa Friendship House.

Week 3 of the IHSA football season kicks off Friday, including nonconference meetings for Seneca vs. Marquette and Ottawa vs. La Salle-Peru, as well as the War on 34 and Coal City coming to Streator.

United Way Day, as Tuesday was proclaimed by five communities, began the United Way of Eastern La Salle County's 2024 campaign.

The United Way of Eastern La Salle County kicked off its 2024 campaign with a unique gathering Tuesday at Ottawa's Washington Square.

The Ottawa Concert Association begins its 2024-25 concert series at 7 p.m. Monday, Sept. 23, with Street Corner Symphony, at Central Intermediate School, 711 E. McKinley Road, Ottawa.

The monthly meeting of the La Salle County Genealogy Guild will be 1 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 21, at the Guild headquarters, 115 W. Glover St., Ottawa.

Here are the La Salle County marriage licenses from Aug. 16 through Aug. 30, 2024.

The Ottawa Water Department will continue its regular hydrant flushing maintenance Monday, Sept. 9. Flushing will continue through Friday, Oct. 4.

The Reddick Library in Ottawa is hosting a program for Beatles fans.

The Child Welfare Guild will host one of its sales from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 25, and 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 26, at the VFW Post, 1501 La Salle St., Ottawa.

Family members, caregivers and supporters gathered Saturday in support of those with Alzheimer’s in Ottawa for the Walk to End Alzheimer’s.

A Spring Valley woman charged with first-degree murder in a June 5 shooting death in Ottawa has been deemed mentally fit to stand trial, a judge ruled Friday.

Ottawa walks to help end Alzheimer's disease.

As summer draws to a close, Reddick Mansion has fall events planned, including a history class, the 10th annual Ghosts of Ottawa Past and more.

The $1.1 million renovation at Ottawa's south-side Peck Park is complete and its open for patrons.

The La Salle-Peru co-op girls swimming team had a strong freshman class last year and adds another talented freshman group this fall.

The city of Ottawa is looking to hire an office assistant for its Community Development Department.

A Bloomington man pleaded guilty Thursday to threatening violence at an Ottawa school and was sentenced to 23 years.

The Ottawa YMCA will launch new blood pressure self-monitoring and stroke wellness programs, it said in a news release.

A free electronics recycling event will be held Oct. 5 at the La Salle County Government Center, 707 E. Etna Road in Ottawa.

The 31st campaign for the Starved Rock Civil War Round Table kicks off on Wednesday, Sept. 18, at Ottawa High School with a program on the “Wigwam Win” and its effect on the Civil War.

The French Press delights diners with sweet and savory crepes in historic row house.

These mini cabins offer a glamping retreat in the woods.

The Minonk Chocolate Company is dipping caramel apples this week and delivering them to stores, according to a post on its Facebook page. Deliveries are planned Oglesby, La Salle, Peru, Spring Valley, Princeton, Hennepin, Morris, Ottawa, Streator and Mendota this week.