The Times serves information needs of individuals by providing a variety of regional and national news stories, special reports, religious and scientific information, investigative reports and weather updates. The newspaper offers entertainment-related information and covers movie reviews, music sales and fashion. It also publishes a variety of articles, columns, editorials and expert viewpoints and also prints several photographs. The newspaper covers a variety of information on educational facilities, financial issues, sports activities, machinery, real estate, motor vehicles, health facilities and employment opportunities. The Times, located in Ottawa, Ill., also prints obituaries and advertisements.