Her eyes welling with tears, her hands trembling, she drew her breath deeply and began to speak, slowly at first, her pace increasing as her story reached its crescendo, tears spilling over and ...

Tune-in Thursday, July 27 as WGN Radio’s Your Hometown series highlights Ottawa, Illinois! Ottawa, “the middle of everywhere”, is the seat of LaSalle County about 80 miles southwest of Chicago off ...

For four years the 26.2-mile Samuel Adams Starved Rock Country Marathon has become the “must do” event for avid runners. (Credit: Angela Accomando) The outpouring of generosity in Starved Rock Country ...

CHICAGO (CBS) --Officials in Ottawa, Illinois, were asking volunteers to stay away from the city for now, as crews continue to assess and repair damage from Tuesday's tornado, declaring "the streets ...

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 ...

It's the third annual Willey World Community production. "Plaza Suite" is a play composed of three acts, each involving different characters but all set in Suite 719 of New York's Plaza Hotel. The ...

Hello! If this is your first time trying out therapy or you are looking to begin again, I look forward to getting to know you. Being human comes with all types of experiences and emotions, many of ...

Farm dinner at LaPryor Farm, Ottawa, Ill. Photo: courtesy Anthony Todd/Chicagoist. You see things about farm dinners, and they sound appealing, but then you wonder, do I really want to spend a whole ...

"Three sessions for 2 hours each focused on learning the basic science and tools for a happy relationship. Good for married couples and pre-marital. Registration limited to 4 couples to ensure ...

Thomas D. Belinski, 28, of Ottawa, Illinois passed away Friday, March 4, 2016 at his home in Ottawa. A Memorial Service was held on March 8, 2016 at Ottawa Funeral Home with Rev. Duane Kaufman ...

Harvey, Carl 83, of Ottawa, Illinois, passed away Tuesday, October 14, 2014. He has now joined his wife, Georgialee in heaven. A funeral service will be held at 11:00 a.m. Friday, October 17, 2014 at ...