IVCC to offer ground training class to pilots
OGLESBY – Illinois Valley Community College will be offering a 10-session “Private Pilot Ground Training” course for those wanting to start a career in aviation. The course prepares students for the Private Pilot Knowledge Exam and
OEHS Music Fest this weekend at Ottawa High School
OTTAWA – Ottawa School Districts 140 and 141 are inviting the community to the 33rd annual OEHS Music Festival on Sunday. The concert will feature performing groups from the public elementary and high schools like, Friendly
Prepare for icy trails this weekend at Starved Rock & Matthiessen State Parks
UTICA – If you’re planning a trip out to Starved Rock or Matthiessen State Parks this weekend experts say be prepared for icy trails. Starved Rock and Matthiessen State Parks Natural Resource Coordinator and Park Naturalist
Feel Good Story: 7th Grader Makes Half-Court Shot for $10,000
A seventh-grader from North Dakota named J.J. Franks got the chance at a half-court shot for $10,000 and did it! It actually wasn’t just a half-court shot. He had to make a lay-up, free throw, three-pointer, AND
Knights of Columbus holds benefit for IV Food Pantry
LASALLE — The Knights of Columbus in LaSalle will host a pork tenderloin fry beginning at 5:00 PM Saturday the fourth to benefit the Illinois Valley Food Pantry. Meals will include a pork tenderloin, hand cut fries,
Grand Ridge reminds residents to pick up dog tags
GRAND RIDGE – The village of Grand Ridge is reminding residents that dog tags will be available beginning on Monday evening. The current price is $5, but that will increase to $30 if you purchase after
North Dakota seventh grader drains half court shot for $10,000
7th-grader in North Dakota makes half-court shot to win $10Khttps://t.co/XzUH3faDRd pic.twitter.com/H4mAzKCXAZ — KTIV News Four (@ktivnews) February 2, 2023 MINOT, N.D. – Gatorade partnered with Bishop Ryan Catholic School’s Varsity Boys Basketball to offer a $10,000
Rural roads begin spring posting for weight limits
LAMOILLE – The frigid air today will soon move on, and with warmer temperatures forecast, many area rural roads will start to see weight limit signs go into effect to prevent damage. LaMoille Township announced that roads
House votes to oust Rep. Ilhan Omar from Foreign Affairs Committee assignment
U.S. House of Representatives voted to remove Rep. Ilhan Omar, D-Minn., from the Foreign Affairs Committee on Thursday. The resolution to remove Omar passed 218 to 211. House Speaker Kevin McCarthy said that Omar’s removal is in
Memphis library shooting leaves one dead, one officer in critical condition
The Memphis Tennessee police department said on Thursday that one officer is in “extremely critical condition” and a second individual is dead following a midday shootout at a local library. The incident happened around 12:30 p.m. when