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Natural disasters can be devastating for small communities. Not only can people lose their lives and homes, but vital links to the community can be lost…

Two Illinois Valley cities are getting more than a million dollars each from the federal government to help prevent flood damage. The Federal Emergency…

Part 2: Most of the radium-tainted earth from decades-old manufacturing in Ottawa has been removed, but one major site still needs cleanup.Ken Ricci…

The Illinois Supreme Court won’t decide on the legality of LaSalle County's SAFE unit until at least September.The State's Attorney Felony Enforcement…

The North Central Illinois Council of Governments is working with the mayors of Ottawa and Naplate to secure a disaster-relief grant. They're seeking…

The Illinois River rose to around 14 feet over the weekend due to heavy rainfall. The National Weather Service predicts it could crest as high as 20 feet…

Ottawa City Engineer Dave Noble says some of the tornado damage from February 28 could have been prevented if construction was up to code.Violations…

Two deaths have been confirmed as the result of an EF-3 tornado ripping through LaSalle County around 4:45 p.m. Tuesday. According to the LaSalle County…

Ottawa will be asking its citizens whether they want home rule status for the city. The City Council voted at its Jan. 17 meeting to put the question on…

Thirteen Illinois communities will share federal historic preservation grants. The money will fund historical surveys in Belvidere and Ottawa, and a video…