Donor establishes new nursing scholarship at IVCC
OGLESBY – The family of longtime nurses’ aide Martha L. Burgess of Tonica has established an Illinois Valley Community College Foundation nursing scholarship in her memory. The $1,000 scholarship will go to a first or
Area health departments remind everyone about food safety this Christmas season
OTTAWA – Area health departments are reminding everyone responsible for cooking holiday meals or dishes to be mindful of proper food handling procedures. The CDC notes that although anyone can get a foodborne illness, pregnant women and
Jesse White Awards more than $752,000 in “Back to Books” Grants
SPRINGFIELD – Secretary of State and State Librarian Jesse White has awarded $752,835 in “Back to Books” grants to 187 Illinois libraries for fiction and nonfiction books, including thousands for institutions in LaSalle County. “It is important
Bicyclists injured in Mendota crash
MENDOTA – A Mendota man was injured when he collided with a vehicle while riding a bicycle. The Mendota Police Department say on Wednesday around 3:30 PM they were called to the intersection of Washington Street