PONTIAC – The Livingston County Health Department announced they will be making the COVID-19 vaccine available to residents age 18 or older. Since they began the task of vaccinating the public, 13,747 doses have been given, and according to authorities, not one singe dose has gone unused
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OGLESBY – Short-term criminal justice certificates in social justice, criminology and forensic science begin this fall at Illinois Valley Community College. The 21-credit social justice certificate is for students interested in racial disparity, unequal representation, government control
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SPRINGFIELD — Gov. Pritzker announced that his administration is extending the individual income tax filing and payment deadline from April 15 to May 17. The Illinois Department of Revenue will continue to process tax refunds for those filing ahead of the deadline. The filing extension does not
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MORRIS – A 35-year-old man from Gardner is dead after a two vehicle crash near the Will and Grundy County line on Saturday. Authorities say just before midnight John R. Inocencio was eastbound on Lorenzo Road when for unknown reasons he crossed the center line and was struck by a westbound
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SPRINGFIELD – Grain handling and storage accidents injure hundreds across the midwest and have killed dozens every year, but the Illinois Department of Labor wants to try to prevent those tragedies with a week devoted to farm safety. Stand Up 4 Grain Safety Week begins today with online
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OTTAWA – Mobile home tax bills for residents in LaSalle County are due April 1st. Payment by check should be made out to the “LaSalle County Treasurer” and can be sent or delivered to the county treasurer’s office. The penalty for delinquent payment is $25 per month
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SPRINGFIELD -The Illinois Department of Natural Resources has launched a new user-friendly licensing, registration and reservation platform for outdoor enthusiasts interested in hunting, fishing, boating, snowmobiling and camping. Prior users will simply need to log in as they’ve done in the
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OGLESBY – Illinois Valley Community College recently developed a certificate in Agricultural Studies to be offered this fall. The 16-credit certificate can be completed in as little as one year and leads directly to industry employment or advanced degrees. The certificate also provides a
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STREATOR – Questions remain unanswered in what happened to 7-year-old Dalton Mesarchik, who was reported missing on March 26th, 2003. The next day his body was found along the Vermillion River south of Streator, but no suspects or further clues have turned up in the years since. The
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SPRINGFIELD – Last year, the Illinois Department of Transportation spent $6.1 million on litter pickup. With the arrival of spring, IDOT is reminding drivers to not litter, but also to be on the lookout for crews picking up debris on and around roadways. Littering is subject to a fine of
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