On March 9, the Senate Criminal Law Committee heard testimony on Senate Bill 1722.  A key component of this measure is a request by Chicago

Tornado victims benefit lunch/dinner: Sunday, March 19 from 1-5pm at the Knights of Columbus in Ottawa. $5 at the door. Need clean-up assistance?: Call 1-800-451-1954.

Preparing for floods, tornadoes and severe thunderstorms before they strike will help you stay safe throughout the year. These weather events have proven that we

Naplate residents: No burning in the village. There is a Town Hall Meeting Saturday, March 4 at 2pm at the Naplate Fire Station. There is

The Ottawa Area Chamber of Commerce, Ottawa Sunrise Rotary and Ottawa Noon Rotary invite you to “Help Pick Up the ‘Pick Us’ City.”  With respect

SPRINGFIELD – As Illinois residents begin the recovery process from Tuesday’s devastating storms, the Illinois Department of Insurance is reminding those impacted by the damage

Throughout the event the City made use of its emergency notification system, Nixle.  Area residents receive text messages by texting your zip code to 888-777;

While many across the state are enjoying putting away their mittens and scarves, farmers are considering what Illinois’ mild winter means for this year’s farming

On February 23, the American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees (AFSCME) announced the highly anticipated outcome of a member-wide vote on strike authorization.

Finding itself falling to the bottom of yet another state comparison ranking, Illinois ranked 34th nationally in well-being in a recently released report published by