When Robert Eschbach became mayor of Ottawa, Illinois, in 1999, his community was in serious trouble. Ottawa was in a dispiriting descent, battered by job loss, recurring flooding, a badly ...

OTTAWA, Ill. — Historic Ottawa is a two-hour drive southwest of the Loop and is Chicago’s sister city. It’s home to the first Lincoln-Douglas debate, great restaurants and so much more. Take a walk ...

For decades, officials have worried the fish could wreak disaster on the world’s largest freshwater ecosystem and the ...

OTTAWA, Ill. — OSF HealthCare is planning to construct a new inpatient hospital in Ottawa, Illinois. The new facility will be located across the street from the existing OSF Saint Elizabeth Medical ...

CHAMPAIGN — The first preseason test for Illinois basketball wasn’t all that difficult, but the experienced part of the new-look Illini roster certainly passed the eye test. Nine Illinois players ...

Ottawa and Rochelle will take the field on Friday, Oct. 17 at 7 p.m. CT. Don't miss out on any of the action with NFHS ...

OTTAWA – Wayne Russell Wackerlin of Ottawa, IL died unexpectedly on October 31, 2017 due to injuries sustained by a fall at work. Wayne was born on April 24, 1992 in Sycamore, IL and enriched and ...

I am an EMDRIA trained EMDR therapist and have certification as an Clinical Mental Health Integrative Medicine Provider. Did you know that over a quarter of Americans seek professional counseling? If ...

My highest priority is to create a warm and inviting space for you and your child as you learn to cope with anxiety, depression; or heal from trauma and grief. I am also passionate about providing a ...

One skydiver was saved when a backup device automatically opened his parachute. Two skydivers were injured in a mid-air collision that left one of them with a concussion. The men, both licensed ...

A woman is suing four cops in Ottawa, Illinois, for sharing nude photos and videos of her taken when she was in police custody, per lawsuit. Street View Image ...