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HENNEPIN – The largest dry-mill ethanol facility in the United States will now be the world’s first carbon neutral industrial park as well. Marquis Energy in Hennepin announced a plan to begin on-site carbon injection, a process that involves drilling into the sandstone underneath the

OTTAWA  — As hunting season opens, the Illinois Department of Public Health wants to remind hunters to take precautions against tick bites to prevent contracting diseases they may carry, like Lyme disease. Ticks carry Lyme and other debilitating and sometimes fatal illnesses. Removing ticks

PRINCETON – OSF PromptCare in Princeton has moved to another building and undergone a name change. The new location will be across the street from OSF HealthCare Saint Clare Medical Center. The new facility also has a new name, OSF HealthCare – Medical Group. Walk-in services will be provided

OTTAWA – The LaSalle County Health Department reported last week that only 10 individuals who were considered fully vaccinated have died from COVID-19 in 2021. With only 110 deaths reported so far this year, that means over 90% of the deaths were in unvaccinated individuals. Since the

DIXON –  The Dixon Park District is offering a $1000 reward to someone with information that leads the police finding the person or persons responsible for vandalizing the new pelican memorial statue that was installed recently.   The sculpture was ripped from its pedestal and left on the

OGLESBY – Larry and Christine Huffman of Peru recently created an Illinois Valley Community College scholarship for adults 25 and older. Up to five recipients will be awarded $1,000 annually beginning in fall 2022. The Huffman’s “Helping Hands Scholarship” targets first time attendees

  SPRINGFIELD – The state wants to make sure haunted houses are safe for visitors and ghouls and goblins. The Office of the Illinois State Fire Marshal and local agencies will be making sure haunted houses across the state follow rules to ensure the safety of those being frightened. All

LEWISTOWN – The Illinois State Museum announced the temporary closure of its second-floor archaeology exhibitions at its Dickson Mounds Museum in Lewistown as part of a planned tribal consultation process. All other attractions will remain open to visitors. Museum anthropology staff are