The Illinois Department of Veterans’ Affairs announces partnership with the National Veterans Legal Services Program
CHICAGO – The Illinois Department of Veterans’ Affairs has announced a new partnership with the National Veterans Legal Services Program to offer incomparable free access to legal representation for veterans and their families in appeals before
Spring Valley woman named next IVCC president
OGLESBY – Dr. Tracy Morris of Spring Valley is expected to be named Illinois Valley Community College’s 11th president by the board of trustees next week. A special meeting will be held to announce details of
Illinois Department of Human Services announces $5 million to expand shelter capacity
CHICAGO – The Illinois Department of Human Services announced last week an additional $5 million is being invested to support the expansion of access to emergency housing shelters during the winter months. As the colder weather
Christmas dinner meal distribution Friday in Mendota
MENDOTA – The First Presbyterian Church Micro Pantry in Mendota will be holding their annual Christmas Dinner meal distribution this Friday from 5 PM until 7 PM or supplies are gone. The kits will include all
Man tries to shoot squirrel, shoots through neighbors window
A man in East Grand Forks, Minnesota was charged with recklessly handling a dangerous weapon, a misdemeanor, plus a felony count of discharging a firearm within a municipality. He’s facing up to two years in prison and
90-year old woman graduates from college
Joyce DeFauw, previously Joyce Viola Kane, enrolled in college in 1951 as a freshman at Northern Illinois University to study Home Economics. She met her future husband at church and after three and a half years in
What small hills are you willing to die on?
What hills are you willing to die on? How about these small ones that really don’t need to be debated, however some people will defend their side to the death. 1. Tiny and jumbo paper clips should
Holiday cheer spread Saturday in Mendota during toy giveaway
MENDOTA – Over 240 families stopped by the Mendota Police Department Saturday for the community craft and toy giveaway. The gifts were donated by Flat River LLC and distributed in cooperation with the United Way. Mendota resident
LP Boys and Ladies sweep Cavs Classic bowling tournament
PERU – LaSalle-Peru Township High School hosted its annual Cavs Classic at the Illinois Valley Super Bowl Saturday. Both the Boys and the Lady Cavs took home the championship. The Boys had a total pinfall of 6105,
Layoff Assistance Workshops coming to Streator for Owens Employees
STREATOR – The over 150 workers for Owens-Brockway Glass in Streator being laid off at the end of the this year will have some assistance in finding new employment. Owens announced that on January 1st, they’ll be