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EARLVILLE – Farming has changed in the last 40 years, and the need conserve topsoil has been pushed to the forefront with ironically groundbreaking techniques that lead to less ground being broke. LaSalle County Soil and Water Conservation District’s Farm Family of the Year was announced

OGLESBY – Cannabis firm NuEra recently donated $100,000 to Illinois Valley Community College’s cannabis production certificate program. NuEra’s Principle Officer Keith McGinnis of Ottawa made the gift to IVCC President Jerry Corcoran, board chair Jane Goetz and vice chair Everett Solon

OTTAWA – The American Red Cross has partnered with INDYCAR to urge blood donors to continue to keep the supply on track with blood and platelets. As a special thank you, donors will get a chance to win a VIP trip for four to the 2022 Indianapolis 500 for donating between April 1st –

OTTAWA – The National Weather Service announced that Monday there will be an elevated fire hazard through tonight. The combination of low relative humidity, mild temperatures, and dried-out grasses and shrubs could potentially lead to quickly-spreading, uncontrolled brushfires. Outdoor

DIXON – The Illinois National Guard will be holding a mass COVID-19 vaccination event in Dixon on April 3rd. The Saturday clinic will be at Sauk Valley Community College and open to anyone 18 and older who lives or works in Lee County. Registration is required online for the event, which

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

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

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

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