IDPH provides swimming safety tips for the holiday weekend
SPRINGFIELD – Whether at the beach, on the lake, or in a swimming pool, the Illinois Department of Public Health offers the following safety precautions for recreation this upcoming holiday weekend. They say you should always supervise
July is extreme heat safety month
SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Emergency Management Agency is sharing tips to beat the heat because July is Extreme Heat Safety Month. High temperatures paired with significant humidity can lead to increased risks of heat cramps, heat illness,
July is the peak month for fires related to grilling
SPRINGFIELD – The Office of the Illinois State Fire Marshal is reminding residents to practice safe grilling habits this summer. July is the peak month for grill fires followed by June, May and August. The National Fire
IVCC hosts Camp Kindness
Camp Kindness attendees gather for a group photo after spending time on team building, civic mindedness and character building in the community with students from the Lighted Way joining the campers at Illinois Valley Community College.
IVCC hosts Camp Kindness
Camp Kindness attendees gather for a group photo after spending time on team building, civic mindedness and character building in the community with students from the Lighted Way joining the campers at Illinois Valley Community College.
First Congregational Church in Peru to host Vacation Bible School on July 8
First Congregational Church, 1431 Fourth St., Peru, will host Vacation Bible School from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, July 8.
La Salle-Peru High School superintendent honored as 2023 Impact Award winner
La Salle-Peru High School Superintendent Steven Wrobleski was named the 2023 Illinois School Counselor Association Impact Award winner for a school administrator.
VAC to host spaghetti dinner Aug. 17 to benefit Meals on Wheels
Voluntary Action Center will host its 16th annual Spaghetti Dinner and Bake Sale Fundraiser from 4 to 7 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 17, at Oglesby Elks Lodge, 800 E Walnut St.
105th Manlius Alumni Banquet to be held Aug. 4 in Princeton
The 105th Manlius Alumni Banquet will be held at 6 p.m. on Friday, Aug. 4 at the Cider Mill, located at 14180 1800 E. St. in Princeton.
La Salle camp to help youth handle pressure, make good choices
The University of Illinois Extension and 4-H is offering an opportunity for youth, ages 8-12, to attend a camp and have some positive, informative, discussions and activities on how to handle these pressures and make good choices