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OTTAWA: Stevens recalled as squad's soul
The soul of a life-saving Ottawa organization died Thursday.
William "Bill" Stevens died at OSF St........
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Mother's honor to veteran son defies bonds of time
Veterans Day is an annual opportunity for the nation to honor those who have served in the Armed Forces.
But for Streator native Henry O. Simons, who served in World War II for four.......
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Now You Know: Preschools help students, communities
Topic: The need for high schools hosting student-taught preschools.
What happened?
Streator soon will join two other local high schools in hosting a student-taught.......
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More to come from Fishsticks and Milk
The guys who brought you the "Ottawa: It's Serious Fun" music video are planning more laughs this winter and into the summer.
The production company Fishsticks and Milk is planning.......
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Streator Unlimited moving forward despite state's lag in payments
Streator Unlimited has had to cut staff hours because of a reduction in cash flow from the state.
The organization.......
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FOREST PRESERVE REFERENDUM: South Ottawa petitions filed
Voters in South Ottawa Township may be joining those in several other townships in voting whether to remain in what is left of.......
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COURT WATCH: Settlement reached in Ottawa chase
This week in U.S. District Court in Chicago, an imprisoned cocaine dealer from Chicago settled a lawsuit arising from a police chase that began in Ottawa almost three years ago.
Letitio.......
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At Attention
James McCarrens stands in honor of the first shift of the 24-Hour Honor Guard Vigil on Friday at Washington Squarein Ottawa. McCarrens, who served in the US Navy from 1965 to 1969, stands guard on.......
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Sheridan PTO announces raffle
Sheridan Elementary School's parent-teacher organization will sponsor its annual beef and freezer raffle this fall. First place.......
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IN THE SERVICE - Hunt
HUNT
Air Force Airman 1st Class Rachel M. Hunt graduated from the Vehicle Management and Analysis Apprentice Course.......
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New Arrivals 11-07-09
NORRIS
Daughter, Leah Renee, to Brandon and Emily Norris of Ottawa Oct. 28 at Illinois Valley Community Hospital in.......
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4 Generations - Graves, Hartshorn, McGill
Family members gathered recently for this four-generations photo. Pictured are (from left) Rita Graves, great-grandmother, Pam (Graves) Hartshorn, grandmother, and Laura (Hartshorn) McGill, mother,.......
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Freedom isn't free
To the Editor:
Veterans Day is an annual American holiday honoring military veterans, both a federal.......
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'Sick and tired' of tax increases
To the Editor:
To all who have anything to do with raising taxes on us citizens:
I am sick and tired of.......
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Choices! Choices! Choices!
To the Editor:
Choices! Choices! Choices! Where do you draw the line? I'm talking about the line on the highway. I'm.......
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Honor American Indian heritage
To the Editor:
The history and culture of our great nation have been significantly influenced by American Indians........
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Wanted: First prize teachers, teens
Words to live by. I've discussed them before. Now it's time to put them into play and use them.
I'm talking directly to teenagers and teachers in all the school districts in La Salle.......
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Serving justice ... almost
Recently I received a piece of mail I hoped would never appear in my mail box, a summons to appear for jury duty. I have never served on a jury, although I have been summoned three times.
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Hard truth about 'soft debt'
SPRINGFIELD – Just how deep is the state of Illinois in debt?
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Veterans Day even more important
Veterans Day is Nov. 11.
Although it started out as "Armistice Day" to celebrate the end of World War I, later on.......
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Police 11-6
La Salle County
- Four drivers reported hitting deer Thursday on La Salle County roads. The locations were in.......
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Jail 11-7-09
The following is provided by the La Salle County Sheriff's Office, listing those processed at the jail, with their age, address,.......
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Police 11-5
Ottawa
- Edward P. Kazirskis, 24, 517 E. Marquette St., was arrested Wednesday at Farm & Fleet, 4140.......
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Jail 11-06-09
The following is provided by the La Salle County Sheriff's Office, listing those processed at the jail, with their age, address,.......
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- Edward P. Kazirskis, 24, 517 E. Marquette St., was arrested Wednesday at Farm & Fleet, 4140.......
- Four drivers reported hitting deer Thursday on La Salle County roads. The locations were in.......
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Election results for contested school races
Six local school districts had contested races for seats on their boards of education.
Both incumbents seeking.......
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Three incumbents retain seats on OES board
Three of the four incumbents seeking to retain their seats on the Ottawa Elementary School Board of Education were successful in their bid.
Frank Polancic, Ron Henson and Maribeth Manigold were the top three vote-getters of the field of eight candidates, receiving 989, 985 and 964.......
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Wilcoxson unseated in IVCC race
David Wilcoxson, chairman of the Illinois Valley Community College Board of Trustees, lost his seat in a three-way race for two slots on the board.
Melissa Olivero of Peru was the top vote-getter with 16,407 votes in all eight counties served by IVCC.
"I was very.......
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Community colleges, public schools elect new leaders
Two local community college districts saw contests for their boards of trustees Tuesday, while school boards in Peru, Mendota.......
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Marseilles hydro plant referendum wins by landslide
A referendum in Marseilles to back the City Council's agreement to partner with North American Hydro to get the 1911.......
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Owens claims District 5 seat
Catherine Owens believes La Salle County voters were ready for her brand of change. Owens, R-Sandwich, defeated Steve Kokesh,.......
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La Salle County Board Democrats gain 1 seat
Tuesday's elections shifted the party balance on the La Salle County Board to the Democrats by one seat giving them a 17-12.......
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Piecha loses by 194-vote margin
After representing the 14th District as a County Board member for 14 years, incumbent Al Piecha was one of the longest-serving.......
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MORE SITES ON HISTORIC LIST
History is being cataloged in Ottawa.
The City Council has designated four.......
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A second Illinois soldier among Fort Hood dead
CHICAGO (AP) — A second soldier from Illinois has been identified as a victim of the shooting rampage at Fort Hood, Texas........
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4th Chicago teen charged in videotaped beating
CHICAGO (AP) — Cook County prosecutors say a 14-year-old charged in the beating death of Chicago high school honor student.......
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Veteran admits faking paralysis to avoid Iraq
EAST ST. LOUIS, Ill. (AP) — Sentencing will be in February for an Army veteran who plotted with his wife to bilk the U.S........
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Sheley changes mind on possible guilty plea
GALESBURG, Ill. (AP) — A man charged in a two-state killing spree now says he doesn't want to plead guilty in the first of the.......
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Nominations accepted for Woodland Education Foundation Hall of Fame
Nominations are being taken for the Woodland Education Foundation Hall of Fame. Nominees must be a graduate of Woodland High.......
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Seneca High students honored
The National Merit Scholarship Corporation has named Seneca High School students Haley Condon and Chelsea Cravens as Commended.......
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Wallace School 1st quarter honor roll
WALLACE SCHOOL
Wallace School honor roll for the first quarter is as follows:
8th Grade: Cassidy Adams,.......
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Seneca Grade School 1st quarter honor roll
SENECA GRADE SCHOOL
Seneca Grade School honor roll for the first quarter is as follows:
HIGH HONORS
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