Photos: Putnam County High School students learn safety after mock prom drill

Putnam County fire and EMS units, the Putnam County Sheriff’s Office and OSF Life Flight conducted a mock prom crash organized by the Putnam County Coroner’s Awareness Program on Friday at Putnam County High School. The school’s
Ottawa men charged in home invasion ask judge to throw out evidence

Two Ottawa men remain set for trial in late May for an armed home invasion charge, in which shots were fired, but first will ask a judge to throw out evidence against them.
Ottawa men charged in home invasion ask judge to throw out evidence

Two Ottawa men remain set for trial in late May for an armed home invasion charge, in which shots were fired, but first will ask a judge to throw out evidence against them.
Marseilles woman gets 3 years prison after Seneca gunfire

The shot might have been an accident and the only person hurt besides her was a companion whose finger was grazed. Nevertheless, Malinda Missel of Marseilles is going to prison for three years.
Marseilles woman gets 3 years prison after Seneca gunfire

The shot might have been an accident and the only person hurt besides her was a companion whose finger was grazed. Nevertheless, Malinda Missel of Marseilles is going to prison for three years.
Ottawa woman charged with battery to child, prosecutors await more info to finalize charges

An Ottawa woman could face up to five years in prison if convicted of injuring a baby (not hers), though prosecutors are waiting for more medical information before finalizing charges.
Ottawa woman charged with battery to child, prosecutors await more info to finalize charges

An Ottawa woman could face up to five years in prison if convicted of injuring a baby (not hers), though prosecutors are waiting for more medical information before finalizing charges.
Stage 212 in La Salle presents ‘The Thirteenth Olympian’ May 19

The concert-style performance is an original musical by local composer Cameron Dingerson.
Shaw Local’s Charlie Ellerbrock ‘stunned, elated’ to be entering IBCA Hall of Fame

Known for his dedication, loyalty, friendly nature and positive, people-first writing style, Shaw Local reporter Charlie Ellerbrock will be part of the IBCA Hall of Fame’s Class of 2024 inducted this weekend.
Shaw Local’s Charlie Ellerbrock ‘stunned, elated’ to be entering IBCA Hall of Fame

Known for his dedication, loyalty, friendly nature and positive, people-first writing style, Shaw Local reporter Charlie Ellerbrock will be part of the IBCA Hall of Fame’s Class of 2024 inducted this weekend.