Free boating safety classes to be offered at Illinois Waterway Visitor Center
OTTAWA – The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers will offer free safe boating classes at the Illinois Waterway Visitor Center. The classes are open to everyone age 11 and older. Students under age 16 should be accompanied
Earlville Police Chief Darin Crask died unexpectedly, mayor announces
Earlville Police Chief Darin Crask died unexpectedly, according to city officials. The 44-year-old was previously the police chief in Lostant before taking the top spot in Earlville in 2018. No further details have been released, but Earlville
Blue Margaritas to open in Oglesby
Blue Margaritas is set to open Monday at 101 S. Lewis Ave., Oglesby. Blue Margaritas specializes in serving traditional Mexican dishes inspired by the cuisine of different parts of Mexico, according to its website. “In our menu,
La Salle Corpus Christi procession: ‘More elaborate every year’
Julio Sandoval has been on horseback since age 2 – he grew up on a farm in Mexico – and when he was asked to ride in one of La Salle’s most eye-catching events, nobody had to
La Salle County police reports: June 11, 2023
Ericka A. Flores, 22, of Mendota, was picked up by Mendota police on a La Salle County warrant for failure to appear for (traffic) at 10:38 p.m. Thursday. Kimberly A. Youssi, 39, of Mendota, was charged by
Registration is open for Music Suite 408 in Peru’s Summer Flute Retreat
Registration is open for the 23rd annual Summer Flute Retreat and Mini Camp. The camp will run June 18-24 at the Congregational Church of Peru and sponsored by Music Suite 408 and the Illinois Valley Flute Ensemble.
New art exhibit on display at Utica museum
The La Salle County Historical Society will be featuring a new exhibit in the upstairs exhibit space of the Heritage Center at 208 Clark St. in Utica, Artists of La Salle County’s Past, through Sept. 4. The
IVCC names Academic Honors, spring 2023
For the spring 2023 semester, the following students were named to the Academic Honors list at Illinois Valley Community College. Students who have earned a grade point average of 3.25 to 3.74 in six or more semester
Rural Marseilles highway to close June 13 for culvert repairs
North 2825th Road in Rutland Township, just outside of Marseilles, will be closed for culvert repairs beginning Tuesday, June 13. The project is located between U.S. 6 and County Highway 15 about 0.77 miles west of County
IVCC Presidential Honors list, spring 2023
For the spring 2023 semester, the following students were named to the Presidential Honors list at Illinois Valley Community College. Students who have earned a grade point average of 3.75 to 4.0 in 12 or more semester