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MARSEILLES – The Marseilles Elementary has been awarded with the “Preschool for All” Grant beginning with the 2018-19 school year. The grant will result in over 1 million dollars in total funding for the next five years. According to Superintendent Brenda Donahue, the grant will

BLOOMINGTON, Ill. (AP) — Authorities say a 4-year-old boy is in stable condition after being wounded in a shooting that left three men dead at an apartment complex in central Illinois. Police in Bloomington haven’t yet offered a potential motive for the Monday afternoon attack and no

CHICAGO – Del Monte Fresh Produce has reportedly recalled veggie trays, according to the CDC. On June 15th, Del Monte recalled 6 oz., 12 oz., and 28 oz. vegetable trays containing fresh broccoli, cauliflower, celery sticks, carrots, and dill dip. The recalled products were sold in clear,

STREATOR – A group of community members have joined together with the hopes of making Streator a place where generations of people want to live because they can enjoy longer, healthier, and happier lives. “Live Well Streator exists to bring people together to develop solutions that create

CHILLICOTHE, Ill. (AP) — The U.S. post office in Chillicothe has been named in honor of a Navy SEAL killed in action last year. Senior Chief Petty Officer William “Ryan” Owens was a 1998 graduate of Illinois Valley Central High School. He was killed Jan. 29, 2017 while serving with

TONICA – Gusty winds associated with a storm that had warnings issued by the National Weather Service flattened corn and knocked over a power pole Tuesday evening. No significant damage to homes or structures was reported, but some smaller tree limbs were blown down.  

STREATOR – An early morning fire engulfed the back part of a vacant house on the southeast side of Streator Wednesday morning. After midnight the Streator Fire Department was called to the 1100 block of Arthur Street and found a two story home with heavy fire and smoke visible. No injuries

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) — Illinois Gov. Bruce Rauner says President Donald Trump’s administration should stop separating children from parents who cross into the U.S. illegally. The Republican told reporters in Chicago Tuesday that the Trump administration’s practice is

PAW PAW – The Paw Paw Board of Education will hold a special board meeting in conjunction with the Indian Creek Board tomorrow. The meeting will be held to present the findings from the feasibility study concerning the possibility of decommissioning Paw Paw High School and sending those

STREATOR – The Hardscrabble Lions Club Dog park will have its ceremonial opening tomorrow in Streator. The Lions Club will host the ribbon-cutting event at 3 p.m. Thursday, at 820 James Street at the corner of IL and James Street. The event will have light refreshments, and of course, dog