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There are no bones about it: a group of local canine lovers is intent on making the idea of an Ottawa dog park a reality.

An Ottawa woman who previously agreed to testify against members of Da Hittaz in exchange for probation for drug charges was arrested again Thursday on a heroin offense.

THE ISSUE: The free bus service in Ottawa, , OUR VIEW: Save money and use the city bus service The Ottawa city bus service is meant to be consumer-friendly. Each of the three buses has a friendly name -- Abe, ...

Mildred "Millie" Mussatto of Ottawa will celebrate her 90th birthday. She was born Aug.

Deadline for consideration in the 2009 Ottawa Township High School Hall of Fame is Thursday, July 31.

The Wednesday event marks the start of Ottawa's Riverfest celebration and the first time Welcomeburger has been in Washington Square in downtown Ottawa.

Jirani means "good neighbors" in Swahili. Some 80 children from the Korogocho-Dandora District of Nairobi, Kenya, became the Jirani Children's Choir, and their story is described as one of poverty and ...

The Ottawa Youth Program will offer a youth talent show during Riverfest. Open to children ages 10 and up, the contest will feature any talent under two minutes.

There are no bones about it: a group of local canine lovers is intent on making the idea of an Ottawa dog park a reality.

Bethel No. 52 of Ottawa, of the International Order of Job's Daughters, had a special initiation meeting June 29 at the Ottawa Masonic Temple with Illinois Job's Daughters Grand Bethel Honored Queen Sarah ...

Earlier this month Starbucks announced it would shut 600 of its coffee shops nationwide to cope with the slumping economy.

St. Teresa of Avila Church, Earlville, celebrates its 150th anniversary with a sesquicentennial celebration from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. Saturday.

Bill Strong celebrated his 85th birthday with the Noon Rotary Club July 16 at the K of C Hall.

Daughter, Lily Ann, to Joseph Higgins and Amanda Hunkapiller of Ottawa July 1 at St.

STREATOR: Gears shifted on drive-through Safety concerns cited as council requests changes to bank's proposal Citing potential traffic safety concerns, the Streator City Council Wednesday referred Streator ...

As soon as the downpour started early Saturday morning, Mary Friedrich said the routine began.

Three Ottawa men are charged with scamming a Peru store. Paul E. Creager, Jason R. Auter and Ian J. Richards are accused of returning merchandise -- merchandise they falsely represented they had bought -- to ...

THE ISSUE: Diversity awareness in Ottawa, , OUR VIEW: Concert could be a launching pad for greater diversity awareness in Ottawa.

The La Salle County Genealogy Guild will meet at 1 p.m. Saturday at the Guild Library, 115 W. Glover St., Ottawa.

Six people are facing alcohol charges after being cited by Ottawa police at a softball park Friday night.