Rochelle Police Chief announces retirement
ROCHELLE – The Rochelle Police Chief has announced he will be retiring. Chief Eric Higby has held the position since 2009. In his years with the Police Department, he completed two elite training programs: the Northwestern
Tiskilwa awarded $600,000 for West Park improvements
TISKILWA – The Village of Tiskilwa will receive $600,000 to improve West Park from the state of Illinois. The recently awarded Open Space Lands Acquisition and Development Program funds will bring a new multi-use court for
Hennepin awarded Energy Transition Community Grant
SPRINGFIELD – The Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity announced more than 50 localities and municipal entities, including Hennepin, will receive Energy Transition Community Grants, an initiative that provides funding for communities that have been impacted
NCI ARTworks to open exhibit Friday featuring illustrators
PERU – NCI ARTworks will host an opening reception and month-long exhibit of the work of three area professional illustrators Friday. The event will be held from 6:30 PM to 8:30 PM at the NCI Artworks
IVCC to host G.I.T. Improv group March 17th
OGLESBY, IL — The Illinois Valley Community College Theatre Department and SPAMO (Students of Performing Arts and Music Organization) will present the professional comedy group, G.I.T. Improv (formerly “Guys In Ties”) at 7:30 p.m. Friday, March 17th
Electrical upgrades in the works for Marilla Park
STREATOR – Marilla Park in Streator will be getting electrical upgrades in the near future. On Tuesday City Engineer Jeremy Palm updated committee members on a proposal from Ficek Electric to install a new 200 AMP service
Fire destroys garage in Depue
DEPUE – A garage was destroyed and two homes slightly damaged after a mid-day fire in Depue. Authorities say they were called to the 1300 block of Grant Street around noon for the fire, which caused some
Oglesby Candidate Forum planned for this evening
OGLESBY – The Oglesby Public Library District will host a Mayoral and Commissioner Candidate Forum tonight at the library. The three mayoral candidates and five commissioner candidates will have time to present reasons to the public
IVCC hosts Illinois Valley Building Trades Career Fair
OGLESBY – Illinois Valley Community College hosted the Illinois Valley Building Trades Career Fair for local high schools on Tuesday. About 350 students from across North Central Illinois experienced what trades are available to them in
March is severe weather preparedness month in Illinois
SPRINGFIELD –Illinois averages 53 tornadoes per year, which means you should be prepared for tornadoes and severe weather. March is Severe Weather Preparedness Month and a good time to plan ahead, especially in Illinois. The state ranks