The Times - Shaw Local

Ottawa girls hoops top Sandwich : The Times Area Roundup The Ottawa girls basketball team picked up a road win at Sandwich on Monday, while Fieldcrest earned a conference victory over Lexington. Plus, more results from around the Times area.

The Ottawa girls basketball team picked up a road win at Sandwich on Monday, while Fieldcrest earned a conference victory over Lexington. Plus, more results from around the Times area.

Top-seed Woodland, No. 2 Marquette advance at 99th Tri-County Conference Tournament Despite slow starts, top-seed Woodland and No. 2 seed Marquette eventually earned quarterfinal triumphs on Monday at the 99th Tri-County Conference Boys Basketball Tournament in R.M. Germano Gymnasium at Putnam County High School in Granville.

Despite slow starts, top-seed Woodland and No. 2 seed Marquette eventually earned quarterfinal triumphs on Monday at the 99th Tri-County Conference Boys Basketball Tournament in R.M. Germano Gymnasium at Putnam County High School in Granville.

Single-family home built in 1870 sells in Marseilles for $116,000 A 2,508-square-foot single-family residence, built in 1870, has changed hands.

A 2,508-square-foot single-family residence, built in 1870, has changed hands.

State permit doesn’t automatically entitle Sterigenics to pollution coverage, court finds From Capitol News Illinois: Insurers are not necessarily required to pay out on pollution-related claims to companies with a standard liability policy, even if the company has a state permit for pollutants, the Illinois Supreme Court ruled last week.

From Capitol News Illinois: Insurers are not necessarily required to pay out on pollution-related claims to companies with a standard liability policy, even if the company has a state permit for pollutants, the Illinois Supreme Court ruled last week.

The Times Athlete of the Week: Somonauk/Leland girls basketball’s Kiley Mason Congratulations to The Times Athlete of the Week, Somonauk/Leland girls basketball’s Kiley Mason!

Congratulations to The Times Athlete of the Week, Somonauk/Leland girls basketball’s Kiley Mason!

Driver hurt after crashing into Ottawa gas station An Ottawa woman was injured after her vehicle struck the BP service station Saturday afternoon.

An Ottawa woman was injured after her vehicle struck the BP service station Saturday afternoon.

Peru: Shooting Park Road closed between Pulaski, Walnut Peru officials announced Monday that, due to continuing emergency electrical work in the area, Shooting Park Road will be closed Monday between Pulaski and Walnut streets.

Peru officials announced Monday that, due to continuing emergency electrical work in the area, Shooting Park Road will be closed Monday between Pulaski and Walnut streets.

Earlville class of 2032 having fundraiser Earlville Jr./Sr. High School is having a fundraiser to raise money for the class of 2032.

Earlville Jr./Sr. High School is having a fundraiser to raise money for the class of 2032.

As fatal pedestrian crashes rise, state task force aims for zero deaths From head-on collisions to pedestrians just trying to cross the street, 1,168 people died in vehicle crashes across the state last year, preliminary Illinois Department of Transportation records show.

From head-on collisions to pedestrians just trying to cross the street, 1,168 people died in vehicle crashes across the state last year, preliminary Illinois Department of Transportation records show.

Ottawa library events set for February The Reddick Public Library District in Ottawa will host several programs and events in February.

The Reddick Public Library District in Ottawa will host several programs and events in February.

Providers say feds’ new rural health care grants to Illinois won’t cover Medicaid cuts From Capitol News Illinois: Providers say the $193 million Illinois will receive in federal rural health care grants will cover important updates for rural hospitals, but it won’t make up for cuts to Medicaid

From Capitol News Illinois: Providers say the $193 million Illinois will receive in federal rural health care grants will cover important updates for rural hospitals, but it won’t make up for cuts to Medicaid

‘A call to action’: Study urges Illinois lawmakers to address clean energy for data center boom Citing risks of increased pollution and higher electricity costs for all consumers, a science-based nonprofit is calling on Illinois lawmakers to strengthen regulations amid the ongoing data center boom.

Citing risks of increased pollution and higher electricity costs for all consumers, a science-based nonprofit is calling on Illinois lawmakers to strengthen regulations amid the ongoing data center boom.

Frigid wind chills lead to cold advisory for northern Illinois Sub-zero wind chills primarily during the nighttime and morning hours will remain for most of the week, the National Weather Service said.

Sub-zero wind chills primarily during the nighttime and morning hours will remain for most of the week, the National Weather Service said.

The blizzard of 1967, the ‘85 Bears ready for the Super Bowl and more historical covers for January 26 As Shaw Media celebrates its 175th anniversary, we looked back at four front pages from January 26, including coverage of the infamous 1967 blizzard

As Shaw Media celebrates its 175th anniversary, we looked back at four front pages from January 26, including coverage of the infamous 1967 blizzard

Streator firefighters extinguish restaurant fire in subzero conditions Streator firefighters extinguished a fire at a restaurant at 720 East Main St. on Saturday morning despite subzero temperatures.

Streator firefighters extinguished a fire at a restaurant at 720 East Main St. on Saturday morning despite subzero temperatures.

Streator library events set for February The Streator Public Library recently announced its upcoming events and programs for February.

The Streator Public Library recently announced its upcoming events and programs for February.

Illinois higher education board seeks 4.6% budget increase for next fiscal year From Capitol News Illinois: The board that governs higher education in Illinois voted Wednesday to request $2.7 billion in general revenue funding next year, an increase of $121.6 million

From Capitol News Illinois: The board that governs higher education in Illinois voted Wednesday to request $2.7 billion in general revenue funding next year, an increase of $121.6 million

Sale closed in Ottawa: $250,000 for a single-family home built in 1888 Real estate news: The 2,328-square-foot home, built in 1888, was sold for $250,000, or $107 per square foot

Real estate news: The 2,328-square-foot home, built in 1888, was sold for $250,000, or $107 per square foot

Streator OKs tax payment to protect city’s stake in Eagle 6 Theater following closure Streator City Council voted to ratify a $60K payment of delinquent property taxes on the former Eagle 6 Theater property at North Point Plaza.

Streator City Council voted to ratify a $60K payment of delinquent property taxes on the former Eagle 6 Theater property at North Point Plaza.

Historically dry conditions in 2025 boost drought issues in Illinois Nearly the entire state is abnormally dry or in some form of drought as a result of a shortfall of precipitation last year, according to the U.S. Drought Monitor released Jan. 15.

Nearly the entire state is abnormally dry or in some form of drought as a result of a shortfall of precipitation last year, according to the U.S. Drought Monitor released Jan. 15.

Streator council approves lift-assist fees for care facilities Streator City Council approved a new ordinance allowing the city to charge assisted living facilities and nursing homes for fire department lift-assist calls during its meeting on Wednesday night.

Streator City Council approved a new ordinance allowing the city to charge assisted living facilities and nursing homes for fire department lift-assist calls during its meeting on Wednesday night.

Single-family home sells in Ottawa for $395,000 A 1,600-square-foot single-family residence, built in 1956, has changed hands.

A 1,600-square-foot single-family residence, built in 1956, has changed hands.

Field set for 2026 Little Ten Conference Boys Basketball Tournament Seeds and schedules are set for the 2026 Little Ten Conference Boys Basketball Tournament, hosted by Somonauk High School.

Seeds and schedules are set for the 2026 Little Ten Conference Boys Basketball Tournament, hosted by Somonauk High School.

The Times area prep sports schedule for January 25-31 A schedule of high school sporting events in the Ottawa/Streator/Seneca area for the week ahead.

A schedule of high school sporting events in the Ottawa/Streator/Seneca area for the week ahead.

What were the 10 most expensive homes sold in La Salle County, reported in the week of Jan. 12? A single-family home in Ottawa that sold for $608,000 tops the list of the most expensive residential real estate sales in La Salle County in the past week

A single-family home in Ottawa that sold for $608,000 tops the list of the most expensive residential real estate sales in La Salle County in the past week

Ottawa urges residents to prevent frozen pipes during cold snap With continued cold and windy weather this weekend, Ottawa is reminding residents to take precautions to prevent frozen water lines.

With continued cold and windy weather this weekend, Ottawa is reminding residents to take precautions to prevent frozen water lines.

Pritzker calls for abolishing ‘Trump’s ICE’ after fatal shooting in Minnesota Gov. JB Pritzker on Saturday called for the abolition of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement after a federal agent shot and killed a 37-year-old man in Minnesota

Gov. JB Pritzker on Saturday called for the abolition of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement after a federal agent shot and killed a 37-year-old man in Minnesota

Ottawa girls wrestle to four titles in I-8 Tournament: The Times Saturday Roundup The Ottawa girls claimed four individual championships and finished runner-up as a team at the Interstate 8 Conference Wrestling Tournament on Saturday, while Seneca's Sammie Greisen won the title of her bracket at Harvard. Plus more results from around the area.

The Ottawa girls claimed four individual championships and finished runner-up as a team at the Interstate 8 Conference Wrestling Tournament on Saturday, while Seneca's Sammie Greisen won the title of her bracket at Harvard. Plus more results from around the area.

Rochelle bounces back with victory at Streator The Rochelle boys basketball used a game-changing first half run to eventually record a solid 71-46 victory over host Streator at Pops Dale Gymnasium on Saturday afternoon.

The Rochelle boys basketball used a game-changing first half run to eventually record a solid 71-46 victory over host Streator at Pops Dale Gymnasium on Saturday afternoon.

As Illinois House returns to Springfield, Democrats focus on Trump From Capitol News Illinois: Illinois House Democrats kicked off their spring session this week in a mostly symbolic fashion, denouncing President Donald Trump’s policies in a series of resolutions criticizing immigration raids and cuts to health care and child care programs

From Capitol News Illinois: Illinois House Democrats kicked off their spring session this week in a mostly symbolic fashion, denouncing President Donald Trump’s policies in a series of resolutions criticizing immigration raids and cuts to health care and child care programs