IVCC moves forward in Ag building plans
OGLESBY – Illinois Valley Community College’s board approved construction contract’s for a new storage facility. The 6,000-square-foot metal building will be located just south of campus on the site of the dairy barn that was demolished last December.
IVCC to increase student worker wages
OGLESBY – Illinois Valley Community College is increasing student worker wages to comply with state mandate for incremental minimum wage boost in January. Payroll for IVCC would increase $1,350 per week to cover a total of 68
Streator preps for Hilton Hotel project
STREATOR – The city of Streator is preparing their Northpoint Tax Increment Financing District for a hotel in the future. The proposed 82-room Hilton Tru hotel at Northpoint Plaza is expected to move forward according to
Phone scam in Streator claiming to be Social Security and police department
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
Ottawa Filmmaker Nominated For Chicago/Midwest Emmy
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
No Tuition Increase For IVCC
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