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Rezin co-sponsoring redistricting maps bill
MORRIS – State Senate Republican Deputy Leader Sue Rezin is co-sponsoring the People’s Independent Maps Act, which gives an independent commission the power to create Illinois legislative redistricting maps. Senate Bill 1325, uses identical language from the
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Two teens killed in rural Lee County Crash
AMBOY – Two teens are dead after a single vehicle crash near Amboy Saturday afternoon. Around 4:15 PM Amboy Fire Department along with the Sublette Fire Department and Lee County Sheriff’s Office were called to Robbins
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Man found in river identified
OTTAWA – The person discovered in the Illinois River on Friday has been identified as an Ottawa man. The Ottawa Police Department were called before 10 AM to the east end of Allen Park where a deceased
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Earlville Police Officer seriously injured during pursuit
EARLVILLE – Multiple police cars were damaged and one area police officer suffered serious injuries after a vehicle pursuit across Northern LaSalle County. Saturday night LaSalle County Sheriff’s deputies were in pursuit of a vehicle after an
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IVCC to partner with SIU for nursing program
OGLESBY- Illinois Valley Community College will be partnering with the Southern Illinois University Edwardsville School of Nursing on an RN-to-bachelor’s program, IVCC trustees learned Thursday. The “Pathway RN/BS Program” allows seamless transfer of IVCC credit to SIUE
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IDNR Launches New Website to Encourage Habitat Protection
SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Department of Natural Resources announced the launch of the new CICADA (Conservation Inclusive Construction and Development Archive) website, an online resource which aims to engage the public and private sectors in habitat protection,
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Peru native provides medical support aboard USS Iwo Jima
By Megan Brown, Navy Office of Community Outreach ATLANTIC OCEAN – A 2014 LaSalle-Peru Township High School graduate and native of Peru, Illinois, is providing medical support aboard USS Iwo Jima, a U.S. Navy Wasp-class
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IVCC signs elementary education agreement with ISU
OGLESBY – Illinois Valley Community College and Illinois State University have signed an articulation agreement for students who successfully complete the Associate of Arts degree in elementary education. Under the agreement, AA graduates who meet all Illinois
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DuPage County man charged in Ottawa gaming burglary
OTTAWA – A DuPage County man has been charged after an investigation into a gaming business burglary in Ottawa. In an ongoing investigation to a reported burglary on February 27th, 2021, the Ottawa Police Department identified 31
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Peru Police mourn loss of former K-9
PERU – The Peru Police Department are mourning the loss of former K-9 Mackey. Mackey served with Handler Sgt. Art Smith from 2008-2012 and passed away Thursday. He was the city’s first K-9, and assisted in many
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Marseilles offers reward to combat park vandalism
MARSEILLES – The city of Marseilles is looking to the public for help after multiple instances of vandalism. On Friday they announced a $500 reward for information leading to identifying whomever is responsible for the damage at
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Pritzker announces area public infrastructure grants
SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Department of Commerce & Economic Opportunity announced the recipients for the 2020 Community Development Block Grants for Public Infrastructure. A total of $18.2 million will be awarded statewide for water and sewer system
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Expired licenses renewal date extended to August 1st in Illinois
SPRINGFIELD – Illinois Secretary of State Jesse White has extended all driver’s license and ID card expiration dates an additional two months. All expired driver’s licenses and ID cards, as well as those expiring over the next
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IVCC announces nominee for state community college alumnus award
Dr. Maureen Rebholz PHOTO IVCC OGLESBY – Dr. Maureen Rebholz of LaSalle is Illinois Valley Community College’s 2021 nominee for the state’s top community college alumnus award. Rebholz was nominated for the Illinois Community College Trustees Association
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Area roads receive IDOT funding for truck program
STREATOR – The Illinois Department of Transportation announced that a total of $7 million has been awarded to projects statewide to help with the transportation of goods around the state. The Truck Access Route Program helps upgrade
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Mendota Police identify hospitalized John Doe
MENDOTA – A non-verbal man who was located in a field south of Mendota on Wednesday morning remains hospitalized. The Mendota Police Department say that a passer-by called them to an area near 7th Avenue and
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Spring Valley; Peru appear to choose new Mayors
PERU – A number of Mayoral races appeared settled after the election Tuesday. In Peru challenger Ken Kolowski bested incumbent Scott Harl by an unofficial vote total of 1,485 to 1,394. Spring Valley will welcome their first
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Officer promoted in Mendota
MENDOTA – A patrol officer was promoted to Sergeant at the Mendota City Council Meeting Monday night. Sgt. Joshua Sarver joined the force in the 2018. He will be taking command of the 3 PM –
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Cocaine arrest made in Ottawa
OTTAWA – An Ottawa man is facing drug charges for cocaine after his arrest last Thursday. The Tri-County Drug Enforcement Narcotics Team say that after an investigation into drug sales in the area, they took 56-year-old
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Woman injured after fall in ravine in Bureau County
WYANET – A multi-agency search Monday night in Bureau County located a 64-year old woman who was reported missing earlier in the day. According to authorities, the woman’s husband stated that she had a medical condition and
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