Ottawa High School's Homecoming Week has been disrupted by a concerning incident involving a gun on campus. The school's superintendent, Dr. Michael Cushing, has issued three safety alerts in response to growing fears among students and parents. The latest alert was sent on Thursday morning to address rumors on social ...

One of two teenagers is facing charges after a firearm was discovered in a locker at Ottawa High School. The discovery was made on Tuesday afternoon and led to a formal investigation. During an emergency hearing in La Salle County Circuit Court, the teen was presented with three felony charges: unlawful use of a weapon...

County Highway 15 (E. 22nd Road) (St. Mary's Road), from County Highway 5 (N.17th Road)(Richards Road), to County Highway 6 (N. 21st Road)(Grand Ridge-Mazon Blacktop) will be closed in 1-mile increments beginning Monday, October 7, 2024. Work will progress from the south to the north. The work is expected to take 3 wee...

A firearm was discovered in a locker at Ottawa High School on Tuesday afternoon, resulting in two students being given juvenile referrals by the police. The student suspected of bringing the weapon into the school, along with another student who was believed to have knowledge of it, was taken to the Ottawa Police Depar...

The LaSalle County Emergency Management Agency is proud to announce its participation in Cybersecurity Awareness Month this October. Cybersecurity Awareness Month is a collaborative effort to raise awareness about the importance of cybersecurity and encourage individuals and organizations to take proactive steps to pro...