Streator student awarded art prize from Illinois American Water
STREATOR – A young artist from Streator was awarded a prize in the Illinois American Water’s annual “Water Keeps Life Flowing” contest. The art contest is held yearly to promote the importance of reliable, safe water service.
Exercise of LaSalle Nuclear Power Station Emergency Plans Set for Tuesday
OTTAWA – An exercise to test emergency response plans for the area surrounding the LaSalle Nuclear Power Station is scheduled for Tuesday. Emergency response personnel from the state of Illinois, LaSalle County, Grundy County, and others will
IVCC board adopts $14.3 million 2022 tax levy, a 6.4% increase
OGLESBY – Illinois Valley Community College’s board adopted a tentative $14.3 million 2022 tax levy last week, a 6.4% increase over last year’s actual extension of $13.5 million. The levy is based on a 7.5% increase in
Flu Shot clinic coming to LaSalle County Veterans Assistance Commission
PERU – The LaSalle County Veterans Assistance Commission will be hosting two flu shot clinics in the coming weeks to get veterans protected for the upcoming winter. A nurse from Hines VA Healthcare will be on site
Think twice before you feed old pumpkins and gourds to wildlife
SPRINGFIELD – If your old pumpkins and gourds from Halloween and Thanksgiving have overstayed their welcome and you’re thinking of feeding the wildlife, think again. While posts on social media have been recommending feeding wild animals,
Red Cross giving away pumpkin pies at blood drive in Peru
PERU – At a crucial time for hospital patients in need of blood and blood products, the American Red Cross is encouraging the Peru community to donate on Friday, November 25th. A blood drive will take
113th anniversary of the Cherry Mine Disaster
CHERRY – It was 114 years ago today on November 13, 1909 over 250 men and boys died during fire in Bureau County in what was to become known as the Cherry Mine Disaster. A coal car
Fall Haul for the Hungry brings in donations
PRINCETON – Shoppers at Sullivan’s Foods in Princeton helped stock the shelves of area food pantries during the “Fall Haul for the Hungry” event organized by Studstill Media. On Friday afternoon nearly a pickup truck bed full
Tips to prevent frozen or burst pipes this season
STREATOR – Frigid weather is upon North Central Illinois and homeowners are reminded to give proper care to pipes to prevent freezing. According to Illinois American Water, its important to eliminate sources of cold air near
Rail crossing in Allen Township to close for repairs
RANSOM – A rail crossing northeast of Ransom in Allen Township will be closed for repairs Sunday. County Highway 5, east of Illinois Route 170 should reopen on Monday. Motorists are advised to use alternative routes around