Reddick Mansion to host “Ghost Walk” in Ottawa

Do you believe in ghosts?

The Reddick Mansion Association is hosting “Ghosts of Ottawa Past” guided ghost tours Friday, October 9^th and Saturday October 10^th in Ottawa.

The tour will start in the candle-lit Reddick Mansion and go down Columbus Street. Stories from Ottawa’s past will be told and you might just see some infamous ghostly characters appear as well.

Tours start at 7 and 9 on both Friday and Saturday. Cost is $10 per person and you must be at least 12 years old.

Reservations are required to go on the walk. To register, call the Mansion at 815-433-6100.

Level of Chlorine in Princeton water higher during flushing

Don’t be surprised if you’re drinking water in Princeton has a little hint of chlorine.

In getting ready for water main flushing, the city has increased the level of chlorine in the water supply. John Eggers of the Princeton Water Department says the water may give off a bleach-like odor. You can keep a pitcher of water in the fridge for drinking since the chlorine will go away after a few minutes.

Water main flushing starts Monday and should last around two weeks. The mains will be flushed during the day from 7 until 3.

While the mains are being flushed, you may have lower pressure or discolored water to go along with the chlorine smell.

Drivers needed for “Meals on Wheels”

For there to be a “Meals on Wheels” delivery service, it’s important to have enough wheels to deliver the meals.

The Illinois Valley Center for Independent Living’s Mobile Meals program needs volunteer drivers for routes in La Salle, Peru and Oglesby. You only have to commit to 4 hours per month. Drivers have to do a brief volunteer training course along with having car insurance and pass a state police background check.

Besides delivering food to those who can’t cook for themselves, you’ll also act as someone to do wellness checks on the customers. Meals are picked up at IVCH and delivered between 11 and 1.

If interested in helping out the Mobile Meals program, call Terri at 224-3406.

Streator Police investigating two Thursday night burglaries

Two burglaries occurred within a few hours and blocks of each other near Streator High School Thursday night.

Around 7:30, a car was broken into in the 900 block of North Madison Street. 30 dollars was taken.

Shortly after 11:30, someone broke into a house in the 100 block of West Kent Street and prescription drugs were taken.

Streator Police are investigating the incidents.