Hoda Kotb announces she is leaving NBC’s ‘Today’ show

NBC’s Today show co-anchor Hoda Kotb announced she is leaving the show after five years as co-anchor, and nearly three decades at NBC. Kotb is the co-anchor of Today alongside Savannah Guthrie, and also the co-host of
Guest Column: A letter to Alexander Graham Bell

Dear Alex, Remember me? I have written to you before … it turns out now I need “phone lessons!”
Fall activities set in Ottawa over the weekend

Ottawa has flipped the switch from summer to fall, and it will be visually recognizable over the weekend as the community will host the Scarecrow Festival on Saturday and celebrate Fall Fest on Sunday.
Marseilles commissioner makes case for school resource officer salary of $65,000

Marseilles Commissioner Melissa Small asked Marseilles Elementary School Board to increase the salary of its school resource officer, Eric Yacko, to be more in line with state averages for the position.
Ladd to flush hydrants Oct. 1

Hydrants in Ladd will be flushed on Tuesday, Oct. 1, weather permitting.
Ladd to flush hydrants Oct. 1

Hydrants in Ladd will be flushed on Tuesday, Oct. 1, weather permitting.
Lostant to host dog tag, golf cart registration Sept. 28

The village of Lostant will be hosting a dog tag registration and golf cart/ATV registration session 9 a.m. to noon Saturday, Sept. 28.
Lostant to host dog tag, golf cart registration Sept. 28

The village of Lostant will be hosting a dog tag registration and golf cart/ATV registration session 9 a.m. to noon Saturday, Sept. 28.
Panel of young professional alums lead IVCC in celebrating, exploring Hispanic heritage

Dr. Maritza Estrada-O’Brien refused to see her gender, heritage or hometown as disadvantages. Instead, she counted her assets: she is female, Hispanic and grew up in the rural Illinois Valley.
Panel of young professional alums lead IVCC in celebrating, exploring Hispanic heritage

Dr. Maritza Estrada-O’Brien refused to see her gender, heritage or hometown as disadvantages. Instead, she counted her assets: she is female, Hispanic and grew up in the rural Illinois Valley.