Local Headlines

  STREATOR – The application deadline for a grant that would rehab ten single-family homes in an area east of the Vermillion River in Streator is nearing, and the city is coming close to reaching its goal of submitting 30 surveys. Connie Buchanan, Housing Rehabilitation Grant Manager

    OTTAWA – The city of Ottawa has terminated its contract with a landscaping company that was involved in the Thornton Park improvements. At a special city council meeting on Tuesday, Mayor Dan Aussem’s reasoning behind the decision was due to work not being done in a

  STREATOR – The city of Streator is planning to vote in favor of Perdue Pharma’s reorganization plan pertaining to their opioid lawsuit. Purdue Pharma recently began soliciting votes for its Chapter 11 bankruptcy plan and reorganization. According to Perdue Pharma, the Plan will

    OTTAWA – Experts are reporting that the algae and cattail growth in the re-watered canal section in Ottawa has worsened. According to the Illinois Department of Natural Resource Fisheries Biologist, the algae and cattail growth have worsened since his last inspection on June

  LASALLE – Businesses in the Illinois Valley are coming together to bring health and wellness to LaSalle. On July 31st LIV Wellness Lounge is teaming up with other local businesses like Starved Rock Yoga for the “Summer LIVs On” block party. The fitness-based party that

  COVID – Two COVID-19 deaths and a slight uptick in cases were reported this past week in LaSalle County. According to the LaSalle County Health Department, the fatalities were females in their 70s and 80s. The health department also reported 20 positive coronavirus cases this week, 8

    LADD – The LaSalle, Putnam and Bureau County Habitat for Humanity is beginning to see the light at the end of the tunnel after their continued struggle with the pandemic economy. With the help of Habitat for Humanity International and community support, Executive Director

  OGLESBY – David Mallery of Hennepin, a 16-year board member, made his resignation official at Thursday’s Illinois Valley Community College board meeting.             Mallery, first elected in April 2005, said in his letter of resignation, “It truly has been a pleasure