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Proposed Ottawa business district on hold
The hearing was set to take place at Tuesday night’s council meeting, but was scrapped beforehand and is not expected to be considered for the foreseeable future.
Ottawa mayor hints at $17.5 million in private investment for north side development
While Hasty did not disclose other details, he said that formal announcements about the project will be made in the coming weeks.
Photos: Utica goes green for St. Patrick’s Day Parade
The Utica Business Association held its annual St. Patrick’s Day Celebration & Parade on Saturday, March 7. Parade goers marched through downtown Utica. The day’s events also included bagpipers, family activities and music.
Enjoy a guided spring hike April 25 at Starved Rock
Registration begins soon for the “Chasing Spring Hike” at 4:30 p.m. Saturday, April 25 at Starved Rock State Park.
Winners announced in Starved Rock Art Show Awards
The Starved Rock Art Show Award Ceremony and Reception for 2026 took place Saturday at the Starved Rock Visitor Center.
Illinois Valley school districts celebrated National School Social Work Week
During National School Social Work Week, school social workers in La Salle, Bureau and Putnam Counties were recognized through a variety of activities and initiatives designed to celebrate their contributions and raise awareness of their impact.