Two Firefighters; EMT Injured After Boat Explosion
OGLESBY- Two Oglesby Firefighters and an EMT were injured during a water rescue training exercise Wednesday night on the Vermillion River. Around 7 PM two ambulances were called to the Oglesby boat launch next to the Ed
Adam Kinzinger applauds Peru’s $6 million railroad grant
PERU – A 6 million dollar grant was awarded to the city of Peru to improve railroad between Plank Road and Route 251. The Peru Intermodal, Safety, Congestion, and Energy Security Project, is part of a series
Senator Rezin: “Sad Day in Illinois” after Gov. signs new abortion bill
SPRINGFIELD – State Senator Sue Rezin says it’s a sad day in Illinois after Gov. J.B. Pritzker signed sweeping protection for abortion Wednesday. Sen. Rezin says, “Taking away all remaining rights for the unborn is not something
Lanes open up at Starved Rock’s lower parking lot
OGLESBY- Starved Rock State Park has reopened 2 lanes in the lower parking lot off of the west entrance to the park as of Wednesday morning. The remainder of the parking lot as well as the boat
Inclusive Swing at Lake Mendota Damaged
MENDOTA – There are many great areas for children to play in the city of Mendota, but if your child has mobility issues, there is only one swing set they can use, and unfortunately it was damaged