New State ID program launched for released prisoners

SPRINGFIELD – Illinois Secretary of State Jesse White has announced a new program to provide individuals with a state ID card upon release from prison. The program is expected to serve 27 Illinois Department of Corrections facilities

IVCC sophomore named Region IV soccer player of year

OGLESBY – Illinois Valley Community College sophomore Pumi Maphumulo of LaSalle was named the National Junior College Athletic Association Region IV Division III Men’s Soccer Player of the Year. Maphumulo along with freshman Marc Philavanh of Peru

Streator Area United Way reaches fundraising goal

STREATOR – The Streator Area United Way met its fundraising goal for its 2021 campaign.  The total amount pledged $277,724.93, is over their goal of $277,467.00. The Streator Area United Way Board of Directors thank all volunteers

Gas prices statewide spike

OTTAWA – Statewide and area county gas price averages have taken a spike compared to this time last month. American Automobile Association numbers show Putnam County has the highest gas price average locally of $3.55 per gallon.