BELLEVILLE – According to the EPA, the average household in the U.S. loses approximately 10,000 gallons of water waste each year thanks to minor leaks. With more than 11 million homes in the U.S., this equates to more than one trillion gallons of water lost nationwide every year due to
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LASALLE – The city of LaSalle’s Pump Station is experiencing a power outage. According to officials, a transformer repair is underway. Residents are asked to limit water use throughout the day. If successful, the repair will be completed by the end of Tuesday. Some boil orders
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STREATOR – Yard waste services will begin in Streator this Thursday. Acceptable items include outdoor waste like grass clippings, small tree branches and brush. Non-acceptable items include dirt, concrete and rock. At this time, residents are highly encouraged to clear their yards
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PRINCETON – A mass COVID-19 vaccination event in Bureau County will be open to all residents 18 or older today. Reservations online were required, and only Bureau County residents are allowed. The Bureau County Fairgrounds will host the event Tuesday from 9 AM – 1 PM providing
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PERU – High wind gusts of around 35 mph toppled power poles in Peru on Monday. Around 4 PM authorities were called to the area of Illinois 251 and Council Drive for power poles snapped off and lines down. Many customers were without power for over four hours while crews made repairs.
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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
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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
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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 –
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OTTAWA – Coronavirus cases in LaSalle County are on the decline. This past week the LaSalle County Health Department reported fewer residents with COVID-19, at an average of around 13 cases. The death average continues to fare low as well, reporting two fatalities in the past week. As of
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MENDOTA – The Mendota Police Department have begun an investigation into an incident where they say someone may have thrown a rock off of a railroad overpass, breaking a vehicle window. Authorities say on Sunday afternoon around 2:30 PM a car driving through the 13th Ave viaduct reported
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