SURF Broadband could be coming to Oglesby next
OGLESBY – A new internet provider could be coming to Oglesby that is capable of faster speeds than currently available. SURF Air Wireless LLC made a brief presentation Monday night at the Oglesby City Council Meeting. The
Mendota sells; acquires property Monday night
MENDOTA – The City of Mendota has sold municipally owned property and purchased another Monday night. The City Council voted to sell 1017 Main Street for $105,000, a property that was previously bought by the city with
Habit for Humanity chooses Peru for next project
PERU – Habit for Humanity’s next build is in Peru. Todd Volker, Executive Director of Habitat of Humanity for LaSalle, Bureau and Putnam counties, announced the plans at Peru’s city council meeting. The next home project will
State of Illinois celebrates Computer Science Education Week
SPRINGFIELD – In honor of Computer Science Education Week, the Illinois Department of Innovation & Technology is encouraging educators, families, and businesses to support exploration and demonstrate that computer science is foundational for problem solving and
LaSalle author to discuss recent book at IVCC
OGLESBY – LaSalle native and author James Janko will discuss his most recent book, “What We Don’t Talk About,” at noon on Wednesday at Illinois Valley Community College. Janko is the author of two award-winning novels,
IDPH announces new HIV treatment to be available in Illinois next year
CHICAGO – The Illinois Department of Public Health announced last week that a new, long-acting HIV treatment called Cabenuva will become available to thousands of people in Illinois starting in January. The injectable medication, which is
Florida Man tries to steal from a store during a Shop With a Cop Event
A man in Florida allegedly tried to steal from a store in St. Cloud, while there was a Shop With a Cop Event going on. There were about 40 officers, including the sheriff in the store at
When is the right time to hang your Christmas lights?
If you hung your Christmas Lights this weekend, you are with 23% of the 4,000 people asked when they usually do it. Most people agree it’s appropriate to start stringing the lights once December hits. Only 15%
The Lady Cavs Bowling Team takes 2nd in Oregon Invitational
LASALLE-PERU This weekend the Lady Cav’s Bowling Team traveled to Dixon to compete in the Oregon Invitational. The team was led by Senior Christine Ricci with an 1126 series and a 204 high game. Junior Olivia Weber
Illinois Valley Aftershock and the Bandits take 1st and 2nd in Iowa tournament
LASALLE PERU – Two softball teams from the area, the Illinois Valley Aftershock from LaSalle and the Bandits from Peru traveled to Bettendorf, Iowa this weekend to compete in the 12 and under Bracket Buster Tournament. The