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SENECA – One person was life-flighted after being injured in an explosion in Seneca on Saturday.   The Illinois State Police and Illinois Conservation Police say they were called to Spring Brook Marina around 4:30 PM for a fire and explosion involving a boat in the water. There were 17

OGLESBY – Illinois Valley Community College honored the late Rick Rynke in a ceremony earlier this month, 60 years after he graduated from IVCC predecessor LaSalle-Peru-Oglesby Junior College. Rynke’s classmate and friend, William Taylor of Bonita Springs, Fla., donated to the IVCC

PERU – The Livingston County Sheriff’s Office say that two individuals they were seeking in regards to an incident in South Streator where shots were fired have been taken into custody in Peru. On Wednesday afternoon they say they were called to the 1600 Block of South Illinois

DIXON – A single vehicle crash east of Dixon has taken the life of a Franklin Grove man. The Dixon Police Department and the Lee County Sheriff’s Office say they were called to the 1100 Block of Franklin Grove Road Thursday morning for a vehicle striking a tree. An 87-year-old

  PRINCETON – The Tri-County Drug Enforcement Narcotics Team made arrests to rail passengers for alleged drug possession in Bureau County. In two separate incidents, TRI-Dent, along with the Princeton Police Department, were investigating narcotics being transported from Chicago to

STREATOR – The Streator Police have announced they have addressed complaints from residents regarding ATV/UTV use on city streets. Since April, they say they have issued six citations to the operators of the off-road vehicles. They noted that they have received 18 calls about the operation

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (“CDC”) confirmed on Thursday that nine cases of monkeypox has been identified across seven states. CDC Director Dr. Rochelle Walensky said in a news briefing that the nine cases have been identified in Massachusetts, Florida, Utah,

Shortly ahead of bipartisan talks on possible gun legislation, Democratic members of Congress joined anti-gun violence activists at a press conference and rally on Thursday at the Capitol in Washington D.C. Students Demand Action activist Addie Hernandez said students “from California to

    UNDATED – As Americans celebrate Memorial Day weekend, the American Red Cross has some safety tips to prevent tragedies. Before going in, on or around the water, every family member should become “water-smart.” This starts with learning to be safe, making good choices, and

  STREATOR – Park fest in Streator kicks off this weekend. The annual festival will attract people of all ages with a carnival, craft vendors, and more on Friday through Sunday. Live music will also be featured at City Park on Saturday from 2 pm to 9 pm. Proceeds from the weekend event