MORRIS – Two people are dead after a head-on crash in Grundy County on Friday. Authorities say around 1 PM a vehicle driven southbound by 75-year-old Sandra L. Viola of Arlington Heights for unknown reasons went into the northbound lanes of Illinois Route 47 in front of the Grundy
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OGLESBY – Illinois Valley Community College nursing alumnus Kathleen Koscielski and her family have created the Koscielski Mertel Family Scholarship in memory of Ed Koscielski and Melvin and Arlene Mertel. The scholarship will recognize and reward students who demonstrate a love for their
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STREATOR – An overdose awareness walk will be this weekend in Streator. Folks are encouraged to walk in honor of loved ones lost to drug overdose, celebrate lives saved and offer hope to those still suffering. The walk and fellowship opportunity begins from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. on
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MENDOTA – A generous donation will help keep Mendota Police Officers safer in the future. Catholic War Veterans donated $1000 toward the purchase of a bullet resistant vest. Commander William Bradford presented the check earlier this month to Mendota Police Chief Gregory Kellen.
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SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Department of Public Health is launching a new immunization portal, Vax Verify, that will allow Illinois residents 18 years and older to check their COVID-19 vaccination record. Vax Verify can be accessed at https://idphportal.illinois.gov. “As more businesses,
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STREATOR – The city of Streator is pursuing property near the Vermillion River for a potential canoe launch. Approximately 11.7 acres of land located at the intersection of Oakley Avenue and the Vermillion River recently went on the market, property City Manager Dave Plyman
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CHICAGO – Illinois has lost population over the past decade, and many people in area counties have moved elsewhere. According to the recently released 2020 data by the U.S. Census Bureau, Illinois’ overall population had shrunk by around 18,000 people, now to a little more than 12.8
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SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Department of Public Health announced that fish from the Illinois River are deemed edible for the first time since the 1970’s. An updated consumption advisory for sport fish caught in Illinois waters, including Lake Michigan came out this week. These changes are
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OTTAWA – The Reddick Mansion Association is bringing back its “Architectural and Historical Scavenger Hunt of Ottawa” this Sunday at 3:00 PM at the Mansion. Hosted by RMA board member Steve Novario, the scavenger hunt will begin at the Mansion where participants will receive a packet of
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MENDOTA – Students in the elementary school district in Mendota will once again be receiving free breakfast and lunch this year. Breakfast will be served at each school from 7:30-7:55 AM, with bus students being able to eat once they arrive at their school. The lunch offerings will be back
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