Mendota High School adjusts to in-person pandemic learning
MENDOTA – Mendota High School Superintendent Jeff Prusator and Principal Denise Aughenbaugh discussed Sunday some of the steps the students and staff have taken to prevent the spread of COVID-19. The changes when you enter the
Positivity rate down statewide as Illinois reports 14 more COVID-19 deaths
SPRINGFIELD – The seven day positivity rate in Illinois for COVID-19 infections has dropped to just 3.5%. Illinois reported just over 1400 new cases Sunday and 14 additional deaths. Locally, LaSalle, Bureau, Marshall and Putnam Counties reported
Runner gives up medal to competitor who went wrong way
Sportsmanship is an international language
Brain washes up on Wisconsin beach
The brain appeared to be from an animal that was wrapped in foil
Florida men accused of stealing utility pole after driving with it strapped to roof of SUV
Fire destroys historic home in DePue
DEPUE – A home that formerly was known as Rose Hill Manor was destroyed Saturday in DePue. Around 4 PM a mutual aid box alarm went out to many area departments to battle the blaze in
Burglaries reported in Streator Saturday
STREATOR – A home and a business were both burglarized over the weekend in Streator. On Saturday morning Streator Police were called to Northpoint Drive where it was discovered that cash and other items were taken
Motorcycle crash claims life of Livingston County man
SENECA – A Livingston County man is dead after a motorcycle crash near Seneca around 9 PM Saturday. According to authorities, 52-year-old John Martinez of Pontiac was traveling south on East 29th when for unknown reasons he
IVCC Ottawa campus adds new computers for online courses
OTTAWA – Illinois Valley Community College is offering its Ottawa Center as a convenient location for students to complete coursework and participate in online instruction. To provide social distancing, Ottawa Center has 10 new computers with webcams