Mermaids, reptiles, rainbows. Oh My! Ottawa Family Pride Festival returns Saturday

Putnam library announces early July programs

Putnam County Public Library District’s Condit branch announces early July programs.

McNabb library announces early July programs

Putnam County Public Library District’s McNabb branch announces early July programs

High winds force La Salle Speedway to cancel July 2

Wednesday brought high winds clocked at more than 50 mph and La Salle Speedway and Event Center certainly felt it. Damage to the facility forced owners to cancel its July 2 events.

Trial moved to Aug. 24 in Ottawa tavern shooting

An Ottawa man charged in an April 18 shooting at an Ottawa tavern (the victim survived) waived his right to a speedy trial Friday and will be tried later this summer.

Listen: Illinois Valley’s 5 most-read stories this week, June 21-27

Catch up on the week’s top Illinois Valley news in minutes for June 21-27. Hear the week’s 5 most popular stories, read aloud for you