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STREATOR – A resident in Streator reported a scam phone call where the caller claimed to be the Social Security Administration and the Streator Police Department. According to authorities, the scammer claimed to be from the Social Security office and asked for money to clear up a problem.

OTTAWA – A 5-part documentary series that aired on PBS that earned an Emmy last year is up for additional awards this weekend in Chicago. “A Golden Cross to Bear: A Story of the 33rd Division in World War 1” is nominated for 7 Emmy® awards in the 61st Annual Chicago / Midwest Emmy

OGLESBY – For the second straight year, Illinois Valley Community College’s administration will recommend no increase in tuition next year. The board’s audit finance committee met Thursday prior to the board’s regular monthly meeting and reviewed a plan to keep the combined tuition

LASALLE – A favorite holiday attraction in the city of LaSalle opens up this Friday night. The 7th annual Celebration of Lights at Rotary Park is bigger and brighter with 30 new displays. City of LaSalle Mayor Jeff Grove says its a team effort making the light display possible. Celebration

STREATOR – Heritage Park in Streator will be getting an information mural. The 48 inch high, 24 inch wide pedestal was created by local artist Ray Paseka to serve as an informational plaque. Steve Broadus says the money that went towards the mural was donated by a number of a people and

PRINCETON – A Spring Valley man charged with murder will face a bench trial. 37-year-old Eddie L. Mentgen is charged with first degree murder for his alleged involvement in the April homicide of 28-year-old Marissa Roberts. Thursday afternoon at the Bureau County Courthouse in Princeton,

MARSEILLES – The diver that died after an incident Tuesday afternoon at a power station in LaSalle County has been identified.  The LaSalle County Coroner stated that 37-year-old Brett A. Roberts of Mokena was found deceased after performing work at the lake screen house.  The Nuclear

STREATOR – Committee members for Streator’s parks are concerned over vandalism along trails. Members are considering putting trail cameras at Hop-Along-Cassidy park to find out who the culprits are to the frequent vandalism to garbage cans and picnic tables. Steve Broadus says a month ago

GRAND RIDGE – A nine-year-old girl from the Grand Ridge area baked over 3,000 cookies to support children in Uganda. Kieran Black’s goal was to raise $100  towards her church’s mission for children in Uganda by baking cookies from scratch, and with the unexpected out pour of

STREATOR – Thursday is World Diabetes Day. The Streator Hardscrabble Lions Club and OSF HealthCare’s Care-a-Van will be promoting Diabetes awareness through a free diabetes screening at the Streator Kroger parking lot from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Thursday. Glucose checks will also be