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Hey Sweetie, a candy and ice cream store in downtown Ottawa will soon close its doors.
Hey Sweetie candy and ice cream store to close in Ottawa
Hey Sweetie, a candy and ice cream store in downtown Ottawa will soon close its doors.
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November 26, 2025 at 12:14 PM
Hey Sweetie, a candy and ice cream store in downtown Ottawa will soon close its doors.
The Reddick Public Library District, 1010 Canal St., Ottawa, will host several programs and events in December.
Ottawa library events set for December
The Reddick Public Library District, 1010 Canal St., Ottawa, will host several programs and events in December.
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November 26, 2025 at 12:04 PM
The Reddick Public Library District, 1010 Canal St., Ottawa, will host several programs and events in December.
Flanagan-Cornell/Woodland, Fieldcrest and Somonauk/Leland were among the girls teams to score wins, while Leland's boys earned a title-game opportunity in The Times Tuesday Roundup.
Emma Palaschak pours in 34 as FCW wins in Peoria: The Times Tuesday Roundup
Flanagan-Cornell/Woodland, Fieldcrest and Somonauk/Leland were among the girls teams to score wins, while Leland's boys earned a title-game opportunity in The Times Tuesday Roundup.
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November 26, 2025 at 5:04 AM
Flanagan-Cornell/Woodland, Fieldcrest and Somonauk/Leland were among the girls teams to score wins, while Leland's boys earned a title-game opportunity in The Times Tuesday Roundup.
The Hall boys basketball team held off a late burst from Newark in Tuesday's late game of the Huskers Hardwood Tip-Off Tournament to open the season with a 54-40 victory.
Hall holds off late Newark run to open season with win in Hardwood Tip-Off
The Hall boys basketball team held off a late burst from Newark in Tuesday's late game of the Huskers Hardwood Tip-Off Tournament to open the season with a 54-40 victory.
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November 26, 2025 at 4:54 AM
The Hall boys basketball team held off a late burst from Newark in Tuesday's late game of the Huskers Hardwood Tip-Off Tournament to open the season with a 54-40 victory.
Ottawa's Hezekiah Joachim converted six late free throws to ice a 50-44 Pirates victory and keep the home team unbeaten through two games in the Dean Riley “Shootin’ the Rock” Tournament. Sterling dropped to 0-2.
Not pretty, but Ottawa finds way to best Sterling in Dean Riley tourney play
Ottawa's Hezekiah Joachim converted six late free throws to ice a 50-44 Pirates victory and keep the home team unbeaten through two games in the Dean Riley “Shootin’ the Rock” Tournament. Sterling dropped to 0-2.
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November 26, 2025 at 4:14 AM
Ottawa's Hezekiah Joachim converted six late free throws to ice a 50-44 Pirates victory and keep the home team unbeaten through two games in the Dean Riley “Shootin’ the Rock” Tournament. Sterling dropped to 0-2.
The Marquette boys basketball broke open a tight game with a game-changing 18-0 first-half run and eventually captured their season opener on Tuesday night with a 75-20 victory over Earlville at the Huskers Hardwood Tip-Off Tournament at Serena High School.
Marquette opens its season with dominating win over Earlville
The Marquette boys basketball broke open a tight game with a game-changing 18-0 first-half run and eventually captured their season opener on Tuesday night with a 75-20 victory over Earlville at the Huskers Hardwood Tip-Off Tournament at Serena High School.
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November 26, 2025 at 3:43 AM
The Marquette boys basketball broke open a tight game with a game-changing 18-0 first-half run and eventually captured their season opener on Tuesday night with a 75-20 victory over Earlville at the Huskers Hardwood Tip-Off Tournament at Serena High School.
The St. Bede boys basketball team got 38 points off the bench in a 64-33 victory over Flanagan-Cornell in the Rt. 17 Classic on Tuesday.
Bench play leads St. Bede to 64-33 win over Flanagan-Cornell
The St. Bede boys basketball team got 38 points off the bench in a 64-33 victory over Flanagan-Cornell in the Rt. 17 Classic on Tuesday.
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November 26, 2025 at 3:33 AM
The St. Bede boys basketball team got 38 points off the bench in a 64-33 victory over Flanagan-Cornell in the Rt. 17 Classic on Tuesday.
A Servant’s Heart, an Ottawa nonprofit organization, hosted its annual Thanksgiving lunch on Tuesday to feed the community.
Ottawa nonprofit serves 41 Thanksgiving meals to community
A Servant’s Heart, an Ottawa nonprofit organization, hosted its annual Thanksgiving lunch on Tuesday to feed the community.
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November 26, 2025 at 12:06 AM
A Servant’s Heart, an Ottawa nonprofit organization, hosted its annual Thanksgiving lunch on Tuesday to feed the community.
Shaw Local Radio recently held its Coats for Kids Drive for community members and listeners to winter clothing including donate mittens, scarves, hats, and coats.
Shaw Local Radio’s Coats for Kids Drive collects winter clothing
Shaw Local Radio recently held its Coats for Kids Drive for community members and listeners to winter clothing including donate mittens, scarves, hats, and coats.
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November 25, 2025 at 10:24 PM
Shaw Local Radio recently held its Coats for Kids Drive for community members and listeners to winter clothing including donate mittens, scarves, hats, and coats.
Is it too late to thaw your turkey ahead of Thanksgiving? That depends on some factors, mainly size.
Is it too late to thaw your Thanksgiving turkey? It depends.
Is it too late to thaw your turkey ahead of Thanksgiving? That depends on some factors, mainly size.
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November 25, 2025 at 10:08 PM
Is it too late to thaw your turkey ahead of Thanksgiving? That depends on some factors, mainly size.
Northern Illinois is forecast to get hit with turbulent winds Wednesday followed by accumulating snowfall this weekend that could affect Thanksgiving travel.
Strong winds Wednesday, followed by snow after Thanksgiving, could mess up holiday travel coming and going
Northern Illinois is forecast to get hit with turbulent winds Wednesday followed by accumulating snowfall this weekend that could affect Thanksgiving travel.
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November 25, 2025 at 8:42 PM
Northern Illinois is forecast to get hit with turbulent winds Wednesday followed by accumulating snowfall this weekend that could affect Thanksgiving travel.
A Streator murderer drew an 80-year sentence and has only a limited amount of time off. Malcolm Whitfield will be north of 100 years old by the time he completes his sentencing mandates.
Whitfield gets 80 years for Streator murder
A Streator murderer drew an 80-year sentence and has only a limited amount of time off. Malcolm Whitfield will be north of 100 years old by the time he completes his sentencing mandates.
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November 25, 2025 at 7:32 PM
A Streator murderer drew an 80-year sentence and has only a limited amount of time off. Malcolm Whitfield will be north of 100 years old by the time he completes his sentencing mandates.
The Streator High School Board endorsed a tax levy request that increases the overall levy by 7.92% but still lowers the district’s tax rate during their meeting on Monday night.
Streator board approves levy increase, tax rate expected to fall
The Streator High School Board endorsed a tax levy request that increases the overall levy by 7.92% but still lowers the district’s tax rate during their meeting on Monday night.
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November 25, 2025 at 6:01 PM
The Streator High School Board endorsed a tax levy request that increases the overall levy by 7.92% but still lowers the district’s tax rate during their meeting on Monday night.
The Ottawa Downtown Association was honored with the 2025 Lt. Governor’s Award for Excellence in Revitalization at the Illinois Main Street Awards Banquet.
Ottawa Downtown Association wins State revitalization award
The Ottawa Downtown Association was honored with the 2025 Lt. Governor’s Award for Excellence in Revitalization at the Illinois Main Street Awards Banquet.
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November 25, 2025 at 5:05 PM
The Ottawa Downtown Association was honored with the 2025 Lt. Governor’s Award for Excellence in Revitalization at the Illinois Main Street Awards Banquet.
The Serena, Seneca and Leland boys basketball teams opened their respective seasons with tournament victories on Monday. Plus, more results from around the Times Area.
Serena, Seneca, Leland boys open hoops season with wins: The Times Monday Roundup
The Serena, Seneca and Leland boys basketball teams opened their respective seasons with tournament victories on Monday. Plus, more results from around the Times Area.
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November 25, 2025 at 3:39 PM
The Serena, Seneca and Leland boys basketball teams opened their respective seasons with tournament victories on Monday. Plus, more results from around the Times Area.
Eliminating distractions can help keep your family safe while preparing meals this holiday season
Thanksgiving safety: How to avoid the kitchen dangers that send hundreds to hospitals
Eliminating distractions can help keep your family safe while preparing meals this holiday season
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November 25, 2025 at 1:16 PM
Eliminating distractions can help keep your family safe while preparing meals this holiday season
The Streator Public Library will host a variety of programs from Sunday, Dec. 1, through Friday, Dec. 6.
Streator library plans week of programs Dec. 1-6
The Streator Public Library will host a variety of programs from Sunday, Dec. 1, through Friday, Dec. 6.
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November 25, 2025 at 12:02 PM
The Streator Public Library will host a variety of programs from Sunday, Dec. 1, through Friday, Dec. 6.
The La Salle-Peru boys basketball team broke open a tight game with a spurt in the final minute of the third quarter and eventually registered a 56-44 win over Streator on Monday at the Dean Riley Shootin’ The Rock Thanksgiving Tournament in Kingman Gymnasium in Ottawa.
La Salle-Peru uses key third-quarter spurt to top Streator at Dean Riley
The La Salle-Peru boys basketball team broke open a tight game with a spurt in the final minute of the third quarter and eventually registered a 56-44 win over Streator on Monday at the Dean Riley Shootin’ The Rock Thanksgiving Tournament in Kingman Gymnasium in Ottawa.
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November 25, 2025 at 5:47 AM
The La Salle-Peru boys basketball team broke open a tight game with a spurt in the final minute of the third quarter and eventually registered a 56-44 win over Streator on Monday at the Dean Riley Shootin’ The Rock Thanksgiving Tournament in Kingman Gymnasium in Ottawa.
The Ottawa boys basketball team continued to build its lead after a solid start and eventually posted a 60-36 pool play triumph over Princeton in Monday's Dean Riley Shootin’ The Rock Thanksgiving Tournament at Kingman Gymnasium
Ottawa opens season with 60-36 Shootin’ The Rock win over Princeton
The Ottawa boys basketball team continued to build its lead after a solid start and eventually posted a 60-36 pool play triumph over Princeton in Monday's Dean Riley Shootin’ The Rock Thanksgiving Tournament at Kingman Gymnasium
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November 25, 2025 at 5:12 AM
The Ottawa boys basketball team continued to build its lead after a solid start and eventually posted a 60-36 pool play triumph over Princeton in Monday's Dean Riley Shootin’ The Rock Thanksgiving Tournament at Kingman Gymnasium
Logan Petre could one day walk out of prison, but he’ll be old man after serving his time for killing dad Leo Petre on Father’s Day weekend 2024.
Marseilles man gets 52 years for killing his father in 2024
Logan Petre could one day walk out of prison, but he’ll be old man after serving his time for killing dad Leo Petre on Father’s Day weekend 2024.
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November 25, 2025 at 1:29 AM
Logan Petre could one day walk out of prison, but he’ll be old man after serving his time for killing dad Leo Petre on Father’s Day weekend 2024.
The Chicago Bears improved to 8-3 on Sunday after they beat the Pittsburgh Steelers at Soldier Field. Shaw Local's Michal Dwojak and Joe Aguilar break down the win and what it means moving forward during a short holiday week
Bears Insider Podcast Episode 429: Recapping the Chicago Bears’ 31-28 win over the Steelers
The Chicago Bears improved to 8-3 on Sunday after they beat the Pittsburgh Steelers at Soldier Field. Shaw Local's Michal Dwojak and Joe Aguilar break down the win and what it means moving forward during a short holiday week
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November 24, 2025 at 7:14 PM
The Chicago Bears improved to 8-3 on Sunday after they beat the Pittsburgh Steelers at Soldier Field. Shaw Local's Michal Dwojak and Joe Aguilar break down the win and what it means moving forward during a short holiday week
The Ottawa Freedom Association will display 16 paintings of the life of Christ at 8 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 6, in Washington Square Park, 101 E. Lafayette St., Ottawa.
Christ paintings to be displayed Dec. 6 in Ottawa’s Washington Square Park
The Ottawa Freedom Association will display 16 paintings of the life of Christ at 8 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 6, in Washington Square Park, 101 E. Lafayette St., Ottawa.
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November 24, 2025 at 6:34 PM
The Ottawa Freedom Association will display 16 paintings of the life of Christ at 8 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 6, in Washington Square Park, 101 E. Lafayette St., Ottawa.
City of Ottawa Commissioner Marla Pearson recently announced Republic Services will remove yard and garden waste bins on Monday, Dec. 1.
City of Ottawa yard and garden waste bin removal set for Dec. 1
City of Ottawa Commissioner Marla Pearson recently announced Republic Services will remove yard and garden waste bins on Monday, Dec. 1.
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November 24, 2025 at 6:19 PM
City of Ottawa Commissioner Marla Pearson recently announced Republic Services will remove yard and garden waste bins on Monday, Dec. 1.
AgriGold agronomist Kevin Gale said yields were fairly good for the northern half of Illinois, but fell short of early season potential.
Some takeaways from 2025 growing season in Illinois
AgriGold agronomist Kevin Gale said yields were fairly good for the northern half of Illinois, but fell short of early season potential.
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November 24, 2025 at 6:03 PM
AgriGold agronomist Kevin Gale said yields were fairly good for the northern half of Illinois, but fell short of early season potential.
Adults with autism from northern Illinois talk about their lives and their reactions to lates controversial policy changes and language by the administration of President Trump.
Adults with autism respond to latest federal policy changes, controversial language
Adults with autism from northern Illinois talk about their lives and their reactions to lates controversial policy changes and language by the administration of President Trump.
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November 24, 2025 at 3:56 PM
Adults with autism from northern Illinois talk about their lives and their reactions to lates controversial policy changes and language by the administration of President Trump.