Growing pot at IVCC in the works
OGLESBY- A cannabis production certificate program approved by the Illinois Valley Community College board Monday night will launch this fall. Ag instructors Kathryn Lillie and Willard Mott worked with local employers in the cannabis-growing industry to create
Utica Mayor Issues State of Emergency Because of Flooding
UTICA – The village of North Utica issued a state of emergency because of flooding of the Illinois River and Clark’s Run Creek at a special emergency meeting Monday night. Utica received data Monday afternoon that the
LaSalle County and Ottawa officials announce road closures
OTTAWA – The LaSalle County Highway Department has announced that Dee Bennett Road (County Highway 34) is closed due to flooding from Route 178 to Naplate. County Highway 63 (Ben Samek Road) is also closed on Monday
DeKalb County finds ten new infections of coronavirus
DEKALB – The DeKalb County Health Department reported 10 additional COVID-19 cases on Monday. Since the pandemic began, a total of 273 infections have been found with two deaths. As of May 15th, 97 residents are considered
2,294 new cases of COVID-19; 59 deaths statewide
SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Department of Public Health Monday announced 2,294 new cases of COVID-19 in Illinois, including 59 additional deaths. Since the outbreak began, there have been 96,485 infections, including 4,234 COVID-19 related deaths. The statewide
Will County Health Department warns of contact tracing phone scam
JOLIET – The Will County Health Department is warning residents to be on the lookout for potential scam calls from individuals claiming to be from the Health Department asking about contact tracing. While the department has begun
One recovery; two new infections in LaSalle County
OTTAWA – The LaSalle County Health Department confirmed on Monday an additional two COVID-19 cases, bringing the total number of infections since the pandemic began to 121 cases. The additional cases are a man and a
Illinois River reaches voluntary evacuation level in Marseilles
MARSEILLES- The Illinois River in Marseilles has exceeded the flood height for voluntary evacuations after a series of weekend rains. The Marseilles Police department said Monday that the river level is above the 23 foot voluntary evacuation
DeKalb County records 13 new infections Sunday
DEKALB – The DeKalb County Health Department reported 13 additional COVID-19 cases on Sunday. Since the pandemic began, a total of 263 positive individuals have been found with two deaths. As of May 15th, 97 residents are
Illinois River on the rise after recent rains
UTICA – Portions of area roads and property are starting to flood due to rising waters. The National Weather Service says parts of Dee Bennet Road between Utica and Naplate will be flooded soon. The lower lots