Bureau County implements intergovernmental agreement for animal control
PRINCETON – Cities in Bureau County will now have the opportunity to work with the county’s animal control office to regulate strays. The Bureau County Board approved of an intergovernmental agreement that would provide animal control services including
Possible monthly recycling fee for Paw Paw
PAW PAW – Recyclables picked up from Paw Paw have been reported 65 percent contaminated with food refuse. According to Republic Services Waste Disposal, China is no longer accepting any foreign recyclables and garbage. Republic Services is requesting a
Solar projects in Mendota win statewide lottery
MENDOTA – Solar Projects in Mendota were included in the local list of winners in a state lottery for renewable energy credits. According to the Illinois Power Agency, two Mendota based solar projects of 112 were chosen for
Women in Technology breaking the binary
OGLESBY – Illinois Valley Community College’s Women in Technology is a force to be reckoned with for those looking to pursue jobs in the industry. The recently established program strives to give ladies the opportunity to be exposed to
Streator solar projects win statewide lottery
STREATOR – Solar Projects in Streator were included in the local list of winner in a state lottery for renewable energy credits. According to the Illinois Power Agency, four Streator based solar projects of 112, were chosen for an
Driver involved in fatal Earlville crash identified
EARLVILLE – The driver of a vehicle that was killed in a roll-over accident in Earlville has been identified. According to LaSalle County Coroner William Wujek, 29-year-old Ryan T. Boston of Earlville was killed in a single
Spring Snowstorm Dumps Inches Across North Central Illinois
CHICAGO – North central Illinois was hit with an untimely mid-April snowfall on Sunday. Upwards of 7 inches of snow fell during in the early morning into evening, accompanied by strong winds throughout the day. The rain