State picks downstate community colleges over IVCC for manufacturing academy April 29, 2021 10:00 pm|OGLESBY – Governor J.B. Pritzker announced that the $15 million manufacturing academy investment for the state would be…
Wallace Fire Protection District appoints new chief April 29, 2021 10:00 pm|OTTAWA – The Wallace Fire Protection District appointed a new fire chief on Wednesday. Outgoing Chief Dave…
Two COVID-19 related deaths in LaSalle County April 29, 2021 3:05 pm|OTTAWA – The LaSalle County Health Department reported two more individuals have died from complications related to COVID-19.…
Five blighted houses to be demolished in Peru April 29, 2021 10:32 am|PERU – The city of Peru plans to demolish blighted houses around town. City Engineer Eric Carls says…
Illinois among the top states most worried about COVID-19 April 29, 2021 10:27 am| ILLINOIS – A survey placed Illinois among the top states most worried about COVID-19 on a daily…
Streator High School therapy dog to begin training this fall April 29, 2021 10:16 am| STREATOR – Streator High School students will be seeing a furry four-legged friend roaming around the school…
294th COVID-19 related death reported in LaSalle County April 28, 2021 1:30 pm|OTTAWA – A female in her 70’s is the latest COVID-19 related death reported in LaSalle County. The…
Streator High School creates SRO job description, position will soon be posted April 28, 2021 8:17 am| STREATOR – Streator High School is beginning the process of seeking out a school resource officer. According…
Over 20 blocks will be resurfaced in Peru this summer April 28, 2021 5:00 am| PERU – Peru residents will be seeing plenty of road work around town this summer. The city…
Structural inspection closes Slough Road Bridge in Peru April 27, 2021 10:00 pm|PERU – The Slough Road Bridge that leads to the boat launch on the south side of the…