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  PERU – The Peru Library is asking patrons to take part in a community survey. The library is asking those to share ideas, thoughts, and experiences concerning the library’s services and programs. Officials say the library board will use the survey information to develop the

  MENDOTA – The Mendota Fire Department has purchased a new extrication tool for their ambulance to carry. The Amkus battery operated Combi-Tool will be carried on the ambulance as they are usually the first on the scene of vehicle crashes. This will allow crews to start rescue if

Florida state officials said Sunday that two wildfires in the Florida panhandle have burned nearly 10,000 acres collectively.  The Florida Forest Service said The Bertha Swamp Fire, which began in Gulf County, has spread to 8,000 acres and pushed into Bay and Calhoun counties, and was 10%

SYCAMORE – The DeKalb County Sheriff’s Office recently took a report from a resident who reported that an individual called them, purporting to be a deputy. This con artist allegedly informed the resident that they owed money and if they didn’t pay them within the hour, there

  UTICA – The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Rock Island District, will temporarily close the Illinois Waterway Visitor Center at Starved Rock Lock and Dam through Wednesday to allow staff to attend mandatory training. During this time, no indoor or outdoor facilities at the site will

LASALLE – A bestselling author who has won numerous awards on historical events will be the guest of a virtual discussion at the LaSalle Library about the doomed ocean crossing of the Titanic. Author and Historian, William Hazelgrove will lead the event on Tuesday, March 8th at 6 PM. His

OTTAWA – The LaSalle County Health Department COVID-19 testing will only be available by appointment on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday mornings from 9:00am until noon. All COVID-19 testing appointments will be have to made online, no walk-ins will be accepted. At the time of scheduling

SPRINGFIELD – On February 11, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration issued an emergency use authorization for a new monoclonal antibody, bebtelovimab, for the treatment of COVID-19. Bebtelovimab will now join another monoclonal antibody treatment, sotrovimab, two oral antivirals, Paxlovid and

CHICAGO – The Illinois Housing Development Authority announced applications for homeowners financially impacted by the pandemic will be accepted beginning in April through the Illinois Emergency Homeowner Assistance Fund program. ILHAF will provide up to $30,000 in free assistance per homeowner

MOLINE – Junior Achievement of the Heartland is looking for volunteers to teach students about work and career readiness in K-12 classrooms. Junior Achievement’s mission is to inspire and prepare young people to succeed. Dougal Nelson, President & CEO of JA of the Heartland said they